Amidst Deep West Asia Turmoil, India Asks Citizens To Leave Lebanon

Beirut: Amidst raging turmoil in West Asia owing to escalating tension between Iran and Israel, the Indian Embassy in Beirut has asked its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately. This came up after the embassy issued a travel advisory for its citizens earlier. The Indian Embassy, in the wake of deep turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill Hezbollah operatives, has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Lebanon.  

In a statement, the Embassy of India in Beirut (capital city of Lebanon), posted on X, said, "In view of recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice.”

“All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon. Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the Embassy of India in Beirut,” the Embassy asserted.