MEA Confirms India's Vigilance on Seafarer Safety Amid West Asia Tensions

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India Intensifies Monitoring of Seafarers, Citizens Amid West Asia Tensions

**EDS: THIRD PARTY** In this screenshot from a video posted on Oct. 3, 2025, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. (@MEAIndia/X via PTI Photo)(PTI10_03_2025_000255B)

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India Intensifies Monitoring of Seafarers, Citizens Amid West Asia Tensions

•MEA actively tracking safety of 677 Indian seafarers on 28 vessels, including 24 in Strait of Hormuz.
•Government prioritizes welfare of 10 million Indian diaspora in GCC; PM/EAM engaged with regional leaders.
•Control room established; 75 calls, 11 emails received; advisories issued for citizens in West Asia.
•Two Indian nationals died, one missing; several injured in Gulf, Israel, and Dubai.
•Airspace closures in Kuwait and Bahrain; UAE uses non-scheduled flights; Saudi airspace remains open.

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