Doha [Qatar], March 7 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Doha said on Saturday that it has activated an additional set of helpline numbers to assist Indian nationals amid the developing security situation in West Asia.

The Embassy shared the numbers in a post on X:

i. +974 55647502

ii. +974 55362508

iii. +974 55384683

It also provided the email address-- [email protected] , noting that these remain available for all queries and assistance requests from the Indian community in Qatar.

The Embassy also appreciated the Indian community organisations, ICC (Indian Cultural Centre and ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum), who have established helplines and helpdesks to provide assistance to the Indian community in the current situation.

'The details of the same are as follows: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Phone: +974 5591 6415 /+974 5551 6388 Email: [email protected] ICC Help Desk: Ashoka Hall, ICC, Abu Hamour, Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Phone: +974 5538 3488 / +974 5538 4529 Email: [email protected] Members of the Indian community may wish to avail the services extended by ICC and ICBF. Please note that these are Indian community initiatives in coordination with Embassy of India', the Embassy said on X.

https://x.com/IndEmbDoha/status/2030019060755284320?s=20

Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, urged citizens and residents to follow the instructions by the General Staff of the Armed Forces if any missiles or unknown objects are observed falling.

https://x.com/indembkwt/status/2029997377440927939?s=20

The developments come amid tensions in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory killed its Supreme Leader, Khamenei and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran.

In a coordinated operation known as Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion, US and Israeli forces carried out large-scale air and missile strikes across Iran, targeting key military sites, nuclear-related infrastructure, and leadership compounds.

In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks across multiple Arab countries, targeting American military bases and Israeli assets throughout the region, with Israel also continuing its strikes on Tehran and widening the conflict to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah. (ANI)