New Delhi said it is deeply concerned over the escalating security situation in West Asia and called for addressing all issues through “dialogue and diplomacy”…reports Asian Lite News
In its first reaction to fresh escalation of tensions in West Asia, India on Wednesday called for restraint by all sides and said the conflict must not take a wider regional dimension.
India’s comments came a day after Iran fired around 200 missiles into Israel in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders of the militant outfit.
New Delhi said it is deeply concerned over the escalating security situation in West Asia and called for addressing all issues through “dialogue and diplomacy”.
“We are deeply concerned at the escalation of the security situation in West Asia and reiterate our call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
“It is important that the conflict doesn’t take a wider regional dimension and we urge that all issues be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy,” it said in a statement.
“We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in (the) security situation in the region. Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran,” the MEA said.
The advisory follows ongoing regional instability caused by Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, which has triggered retaliatory measures and widespread military engagement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Sharing a post on X, the Times of Israel reported that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have issued alerts for residents of two dozen villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately.
“The IDF reported that around 50 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel earlier today, leading to the deployment of additional forces to support ground operations in the region,” another update said.
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has also been closely monitoring the situation, issuing its own safety advisory for Indian citizens in Israel.
It has warned citizens to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay near safety shelters as missile strikes from Iran continue to target Israeli civilians.
In a statement on X, the IDF said, “The IDF and the US Armed Forces cooperated together in defence several days before, during, and after the Iranian attack. The IDF expresses great appreciation for this cooperation and will continue to deepen its relationship with the US Armed Forces, due to our commitment to strengthening regional stability and the coordination between the militaries.”
This military action comes in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on Israel, which has significantly escalated tensions in the region.
The conflict has escalated after the deaths of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders in Israeli airstrikes, with Iran vowing retaliation. (ANI)
India asks its citizens in Iran to remain vigilant
In the wake of the escalating tensions in West Asia, India on Wednesday advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran.
In an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also urged the Indian nationals presently residing in Iran to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
The advisory came a day after Iran fired around 200 missiles into Israel in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders of the militant outfit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran will “pay” for the missile strikes.
“We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in security situation in the region,” the MEA said. “Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran.Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran,” it said.
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Tuesday issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in Israel. “In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the local authorities,” it said.
“Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel within the country and stay close to safety shelters,” it said. The embassy said it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in regular touch with the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of all Indian nationals.
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