People attend the funeral procession for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria, which Iran blamed on Israel, in Tehran. AFP
NEW DELHI: India on Friday issued a travel advisory for its citizens planning to travel to Israel or Iran amid a heightened risk of military escalation in West Asia.
“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice,” says the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
All citizens currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with the Indian embassies there and register themselves.
“They are also requested to observe utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum,” the MEA added.
This advisory comes after Iran accused Israel of launching an airstrike on its consulate in Syria, which led to the deaths of top Iranian military commanders. Tensions between the two…
