India, June 13 -- Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after Israel airstrikes targeted nuclear facilities in Iran, India has issued an advisory urging its citizens and people of Indian origin residing in Iran to exercise caution.

"In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals & persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy's Social Media accounts & observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities," read a post from the official X account of the Embassy of India in Iran.

The advisory comes after on Friday the Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes on Iran, hitting nuclear and military sites as part of 'Operation Rising Lion,' in wh...