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India eases advisory for Indians travelling to Iran, Israel as conflict in West Asia de-escalates
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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The easing of the travel advisory comes amid efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel. There has been a noticeable decrease in tensions between the two countries as both have relaxed airspace restrictions.
India has eased a travel advisory for its citizens journeying to Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Citing developments in airspace policies, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that both the countries “have opened their airspace,” PTI reported. Jaiswal urged Indian nationals to exercise vigilance while visiting these nations and to maintain contact with the Indian Embassy.
The advisory, issued on May 3, follows heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, triggered by an alleged Israeli airstrike on a building on the Iranian embassy complex in Damascus on April 1.
The strike resulted in the death of seven individuals, including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In retaliation, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel on April 13.
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What followed was the advisory issued by India urging all Indians to refrain from traveling to Iran or Israel until further notice. It also advised Indians residing in these countries to register with Indian embassies and exercise caution for their safety.
India has communicated its concerns directly to both Iran and Israel. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed India’s message during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahin and Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
The easing of the travel advisory comes amid efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel. There has been a noticeable decrease in tensions between the two countries, which is reason behind the relaxation of airspace restrictions. Additionally, Israel has expressed a desire to ease travel restrictions due to plans to hire thousands of Indian construction workers. However, the earlier advisory had disrupted travel plans for over 6,000 Indian workers expected to be sent to Israel in April.
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There have also been appeals from Indian citizens in Iran for the easing of travel restrictions, particularly students wishing to return to India. These developments underscore India’s nuanced approach to navigating tensions in the region while ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad.
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