India issues emergency travel advisory amid escalating Iran-Israel tension

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is urging Indian nationals to think twice before travelling to Iran.

The year-long conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza strip intensified when Tel Aviv went after Hezbollah. On Tuesday, Iran fired missiles at Israel, whereas now there is a potential Israeli response expected.

The Israeli military has already confirmed that missiles from Iran were fired towards Israel. Reports add that air raid sirens were heard in Tel Aviv, along with additional warning sirens in Jerusalem.

Meanwhile, Israel’s military added that it has started limited operations against Hezbollah targets alongside the Lebanon-Israel border, thereby opening a new war front in Lebanon.

MEA issues travel advisoryNow, with the situation turning worse, with Israeli and Iranian forces engaging in a fierce exchange, concerns are being raised over wider regional instability.

Amid these escalating tensions, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advised Indian nationals to strictly avoid travel to Iran