As war clouds hover over West Asia, on Friday (April 12), New Delhi advised Indians to not travel to Iran and Israel till further notice, “in view of the prevailing situation in the region”.
“All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves,” the MEA advisory said. It added: “They are also requested to observe utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.”
New Delhi’s advisory comes at a time when droves of Indian workers have headed to, or are in the process of heading to Israel. After the October 7 attacks, Israel suspended the work permits of thousands of Palestinians and Arab migrants, who previously made up the majority of the country’s workforce. This triggered a massive labour shortage — which Indians are now filling.
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