New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs has issued travel advisory for Iraq asking Indian nationals to refrain from non-essential travel and to remain alert, amid rising tension between Iran and the US.
Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted, “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.”
He also said, “Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq.”
Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq.2/2
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) January 8, 2020
The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked all airlines in India to remain vigilant and take precautions in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Gulf of Oman and the waters of Persian Gulf.
