Iran attacked Israel just a few hours in the past. Sirens and explosions are being heard throughout Israel, together with cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and given the brand new current flip of occasions, India has issued journey advisory, warning Indians towards travelling to Iran and Israel.

The journey advisory was issued on Friday solely in anticipation of rising tensions between the 2 West Asian nations.

The assertion launched by the ministry of exterior affairs mentions, “In view of the prevailing scenario within the area, all Indians are suggested to not journey to Iran or Israel until additional discover. All those that are at present residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in contact with Indian embassies there and register themselves. They are additionally requested to watch utmost precautions about their security and limit their actions to the minimal,”.

This advisory was released soon after Tehran blamed Israel for launching an airstrike in Syria. It said that because of the airstrike, several top Iranian military commanders were dead. The tensions between the two countries have been rising gradually.

India had already shared its concern over the situation. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson, ministry of external affairs, had said that they have noted with concern the attack on Iranian diplomatic premises in Syria on 1 April 2024 and that India is distressed at the rising tensions in West Asia. He further requested all parties to avoid actions and accept principles and norms of International Law.
As of now, some 18,000 Indian nationals live in Israel. A number of them are care-givers and IT professionals. On the other hand, Iran has around 4,000 Indian nationals, including small traders and those from academics.
Besides India, France and the US have additionally issued related journey advisories for his or her residents, amid the continuing battle scenario.