As Iranian missiles light up Gulf skies, New Delhi urges nationals to stay safe, stay silent, and stay away from restricted zones
With the Middle East ablaze, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued an urgent advisory to thousands of Indian nationals across the UAE warning them against photographing or filming conflict sites, damaged infrastructure, or airport premises.
The alert follows relentless Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting American military bases and energy facilities across Arab nations a retaliatory escalation after US-Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
UAE authorities have explicitly warned of strict legal action against unauthorised filming near incident locations or restricted zones. Indians have been directed to seek shelter immediately upon hearing warning sirens, avoid suspicious objects, and refrain entirely from circulating conflict imagery on social media.
The Strait of Hormuz carrying one-fifth of global energy exports teeters dangerously close to closure, as Gulf nations scramble to contain the spiralling crisis.
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