As the West Asia conflict entered its fifth day, India moved quickly to protect its citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) set up a special control room to track the fast-changing situation across West Asia and the Gulf. The ministry also shared emergency helpline numbers for Indians living in or travelling through affected countries.
MEA Sets Up Control Room
The control room will function daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Officials will monitor developments and respond to distress calls from Indian nationals.
People can contact the MEA through these numbers:
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1800118797 (Toll Free)
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+91 11 2301 2113
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+91 11 2301 4104
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+91 11 2301 7905
The ministry urged citizens to stay alert and remain in touch with Indian missions in their respective countries.
Emergency Contacts for Indian Missions
The government also released direct emergency numbers for Indian embassies and missions across the region:
Bahrain: +973 39418071
Iran: +98 9128109115 / +98 912810910 / +98 932179359
Iraq: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770444 4899
Israel: +972 54 7520711 / +972 54 2428378
Jordan: +962 770 422 276
Kuwait: +965 65501946
Lebanon: +961 76860128
Oman: +968 98282270 (WhatsApp) / 80071234 (Toll free)
Qatar: +974 55647502
Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (Toll free)
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093
United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (WhatsApp) / 800 46342 (Toll free)
A Special Control Room has been set up in the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. Details are as below ⬇️
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 4, 2026
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India Expands Citizen Support
India stepped up its assistance as tensions continued to rise across West Asia. The government strengthened its response system to ensure quick help for Indians facing emergencies.
Officials said they are closely monitoring the conflict and stand ready to provide support wherever required.