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Iran- US Face-Off : MEA Issues Advisory, Asks Indian Citizens To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Iraq
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The government of India has issued a travel advisory, asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iraq in view of prevailing situation in the Gulf country.
Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the MEA tweeted the advisory
Travel Advisory for Iraq
In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.1/2
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 8, 2020
Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq.2/2
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 8, 2020
In retaliation to killing of top Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani, Iran has launched missile strikes against two US military bases in Iraq on Wednesday.
“In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification,” the advisory by Ministry of External Affairs said.
It said Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.
“Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq,” according to MEA.