Iran–Israel Conflict: Indian Embassy Issue Safety Advisory, Helpline Numbers For its Nationals; Iran President Vows Stronger Response To Any Reckless Israeli Move
Iran–Israel Conflict: Indian Embassy Issue Safety Advisory, Helpline Numbers For its Nationals; Iran President Vows Stronger Response To Any Reckless Israeli Move
Iran–Israel conflict
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Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory using a swarm of explosive drones and missiles.
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Israel pledged a response to the attack, which caused light damage to a military facility.
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The attack was in retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate earlier in April.
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The United Nations and various countries condemned Iran’s actions, expressing concerns about escalating regional tensions.
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Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden.
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Biden lauded American forces who helped Israel down “nearly all” of the drones and missiles fired by Iran.
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The US President vowed to coordinate a global response to Tehran’s unprecedented attack.
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Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, requested the US Security Council hold an emergency meeting.
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The UN Security Council is set to meet today at Israel’s request.
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Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Iran in a show of support for the attack against arch-enemy Israel.
Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles at Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday, the Israeli army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes.
Iran’s proxies and allies also carried out coordinated attacks on Israeli positions as sirens sounded in many places and AFP correspondents heard blasts in the skies above Jerusalem early Sunday.
Iran had repeatedly threatened to retaliate against Israel for a deadly April 1 air strike on its Damascus consular annexe, and Washington had warned repeatedly in recent days that the reprisals were imminent.
Israel-Iran Tensions: Indian Embassy Issue Safety Advisory, Helpline Numbers for Its Nationals Amid Rising Threat From Tehran’s Attack
The Indian embassy in Israel on Sunday issued an advisory to Indian citizens in Israel to stay calm and adhere to the safety protocols issued by the local authorities. The embassy further highlighted that they are closely monitoring the situation and are in touch with the Israeli authorities.
“In light of recent events in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay calm and adhere to the safety protocols issued by the local authorities (https://www.oref.org.il/en),” the Indian embassy in Israel said in a statement. Moreover, the Indian Embassy is also in touch with members of the Indian community to ensure the safety of Indian citizens.
“Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with the Israeli authorities and Indian community members to ensure the safety of all our nationals,” it added. The embassy further mentioned an emergency helpline number for Indian citizens in Israel. “For any urgent assistance, please contact the Embassy at: 24*7 Emergency Helpline/ContactTel: 1. +972-547520711, +972-543278392. Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in,” it stated.
Iran, on Saturday, attacked Israel with more than 200 projectiles, in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria. Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, earlier this week, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory to Indian citizens on Friday and asked them to refrain from travelling to both countries until further notice. The ministry further asked people who are currently in Iran or Israel to contact Indian embassies and register themselves.
Iran’s Raisi vows ‘stronger response’ to any Israeli move
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel and its allies against any “reckless” actions after Tehran’s drone and missile attack in retaliation for a deadly strike on its Damascus consulate. “If the Zionist regime (Israel) or its supporters demonstrate reckless behavior, they will receive a decisive and much stronger response,” Raisi said.
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(With inputs from Agencies)