India has issued advisories for its citizens in Qatar, Turkey and Syria due to regional security concerns and flight disruptions following the Israel-US strike on Iran. Embassies are providing emergency consular and labour services, urging vigilance and adherence to safety guidelines. Citizens are advised to stay up to date via official channels.
India has issued advisories for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey and Syria in view of the current regional security situation and flight disruptions, urging them to remain vigilant and stay in touch with the representative embassies and consulates for assistance following the Israel-US strike on Iran. The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the prevailing security situation. In its advisory, the Embassy stated, “In view of the prevailing security situation.”
In its advisory, the Embassy stated, “In view of the prevailing security situation, all Indian nationals residing in Qatar are requested to note that regular consular services at the Embassy of India, Doha, will remain closed on 2nd March 2026.”
However, it clarified that emergency services would continue. “Embassy officials will be available for emergency services related to consular and labour issues,” the statement added.
The Embassy also shared its 24/7 helpline number and email cons.doha@mea.gov.in for immediate assistance. It urged Indian nationals to follow its official social media accounts on Facebook and X for the latest updates.
The Consulate General of India in Turkey’s Istanbul issued an advisory following the cancellation and diversion of flights at Istanbul Grand Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The Consulate said it is closely monitoring the situation arising from the cancellation and diversion of flights at the two airports. It added that the missiorepresentatives are in constant communication with the concerned airlines and Indian passengers who may be affected.
Indian citizens were advised to closely follow the instructions and advisories issued by the airlines and spirit authorities.” For assistance or emergencies, the Consulate shared its helpline number, +905412385632, and email addresses: admn.istnabul@mea.gov.in and protocol.instanbul@mea.gov.in. Furthermore, in a separate advisory, the Embassy of India in Syria’s capital, Damascus, cautioned Indian nationals in Syria in light of the current regional situation.
“All Indian nationals in Syria are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, vel take due care, remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and the Syrian Authorities,” the Embassy said.
For emergency queries, Indian nationals in Syria have been asked to contact the mobile number +963-993385973. The Embassy also shared its website. On February 28, Israel and the United States launched a joint missile strike titled Operation Roaring Lion Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian state media confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes alongside his daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, law and son-in-law.
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