03 October,2024 09:44 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Projectiles fly through the sky over Jerusalem as a siren sounds a warning on Wednesday
In the wake of the escalating tensions in West Asia, India on Wednesday advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. In an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also urged the Indian nationals presently residing in Iran to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
A destroyed building is pictured in Hod HaSharon in the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack on Israel. Pics/PTI
The advisory came a day after Iran fired around 200 missiles into Israel in response to Israel's killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders of the militant outfit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran will "pay" for the missile strikes.
"We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in security situation in the region," the MEA said. "Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran.Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran," it said.
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