Following the rise in tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region, India, calling the developments a matter of utmost concern to the international community on Monday, reiterated its call for immediate de-escalation of the conflict.
New Delhi urged a diplomatic solution to the West Asia problem as the way forward for regional peace and stability.
Marking a sharp escalation in West Asia, Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, their war’s 100th day, putting the already fragile truce in serious jeopardy and threatening to reignite an all-out regional war.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that this conflict has now lasted over 100 days and has already caused immense human suffering. “It has also had a debilitating impact on the global economy and energy supplies,” the MEA said.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tehran also issued a high-priority travel advisory on Monday, urging all Indian citizens to completely avoid travelling to Iran and advising those currently within the country to leave immediately.
The emergency communication comes on the heels of major military escalations over the last 24 hours, which have seen multi-city kinetic engagements, airstrikes on strategic installations, and heavy projectile salvos across the region.
“In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran. Indian Nationals presently in Iran are also advised to exit the country by available means of transport,” the Indian Embassy in Tehran said on Monday.
Issuing a statement, the MEA said, “India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia. These developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community. This conflict has now lasted over 100 days and has already caused immense human suffering. It has also had a debilitating impact on the global economy and energy supplies.”
“We call on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions, ensure that civilians are not harmed and conclude ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” the statement added.
India’s call for restoration of peace comes amid the backdrop of major military escalations over the last 24 hours, which have seen multi-city kinetic engagements, airstrikes on strategic installations, and heavy projectile salvos across the region.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Israel also issued an advisory for Indian nationals residing in the country, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and remain vigilant in view of the prevailing security situation in the region.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv advised Indian citizens to strictly follow safety instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.
The embassy said, “In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times.”
The advisory further said, “Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.”
The embassy asked Indian citizens to stay informed through official channels and directed them to access updated safety instructions through the Home Front Command’s website (http://oref.org.il/eng).
It also urged Indian nationals to remain close to designated shelters and identify the nearest protected spaces around their homes and workplaces.
“All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarize themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work,” the advisory said.
The embassy advised citizens to avoid unnecessary movement within the country until further notice. “Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice,” it said.
The mission also encouraged citizens to regularly monitor local news reports, official announcements and emergency alerts for developments related to the security situation.
For emergencies, the embassy said, “In case of any emergency, Indian nationals may contact the Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, through the 24×7 helpline: Telephone: +972-54-7520711; +972-54-2428378.”
“The Embassy remains closely engaged with the relevant authorities and will continue to issue updates as necessary,” the advisory added.
The advisories come as Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, their war’s 100th day, putting its already fragile truce in serious jeopardy and threatening to reignite an all-out regional war.
Compounding the maritime security matrix across regional choke points, the Iran-backed Houthis announced they were banning Israeli shipping on the Red Sea, a key shipping lane, The Jerusalem Post reported.
The latest round of kinetic actions, including one on an Iranian petrochemical complex and what Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said was the targeting of two Israeli bases, came hours after US President Donald Trump reportedly called on Israel to refrain from retaliating against Tehran’s missiles.
The foundational breakdown of the cross-border truce infrastructure escalated after Israel launched airstrikes at Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, which led to Iran retaliating with its own strike on Israel, then to Monday’s attacks and counterattacks.
This sudden re-eruption of hostilities has cast a foreboding shadow over diplomatic efforts to permanently end the war, which originally commenced on February 28.
The kinetic escalation severely threatens to derail US President Donald Trump’s last-ditch efforts to establish an off-ramp by negotiating a comprehensive nuclear deal with Tehran.