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MEA sets up 24x7 control room in view of continuing Iran-Israel hostilities

MEA sets up 24x7 control room in view of continuing Iran-Israel hostilities

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 24x7 control room amid the continuing hostilities between Iran and Israel and in view of the large number of Indians residing in both nations.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran, Iran has also set up a 24x7 emergency helpline with contact details provided.

The MEA in a statement said:

“A 24x7 Control Room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of theongoing developments in Iran and Israel.

“The contact details of the control room are as under:

1800118797 (Toll free)

+91-11-23012113

+91-11-23014104

+91-11-23017905

+91-9968291988 (Whatsapp)

[email protected]

In addition, the Embassy of India in Tehran, Iran has set up a 24x7 emergency helpline with contact details below

For call only :

1. +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109

For WhatsApp:

2. +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709.

3. ⁠Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036

4. ⁠Zahedan: +98 9396356649

[email protected]."

There are around 1,300 Indian students in Iran who have appealed to the government to evacuate them.

UNI RN

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