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With tensions between Israel and Iran escalating into open conflict, India is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia. The government is reportedly reviewing contingency plans to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in the region, particularly in Israel, Iran, and the Gulf countries.
Over 18 million Indians live and work in West Asia, and any further escalation could trigger large-scale evacuations. The Ministry of External Affairs is said to be in constant touch with embassies and consulates in affected nations.
In previous crises such as Operation Raahat in 2015 saw the Indian Armed Forces and Air India evacuate over 4,...