# Impact of West Asia conflict on Indian nationals

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/impact-of-west-asia-conflict-on-indian-nationals
> Updated: 2026-10-28T11:40:36.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

The conflict in West Asia has resulted in casualties among Indian nationals through various security incidents. Initial reports confirmed one Indian death and multiple injuries following attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, including King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oilfield. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the safety of Indian nationals on a yacht near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea.

As regional hostilities continued, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the total number of Indian nationals killed due to the conflict over an eight-month period reached 22. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated these deaths occurred since regional hostilities escalated in February 2026. The casualties include 14 seafarers killed during attacks on merchant vessels in high-risk maritime zones such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. Specific maritime incidents include the March 1 attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MKD Vyom and an attack on the Palau-flagged tanker Skylight near Oman. Three other Indian nationals lost their lives in incidents within Saudi Arabia.

India has expressed deep concern regarding the deteriorating security situation and the targeting of civilian infrastructure, such as Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline by Houthi militants. Diplomatic missions are currently monitoring citizen safety, coordinating with local authorities, and assisting affected families while calling for a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.

## Claims

- 22 Indian nationals have been killed in the West Asia conflict over the last eight months. (reported by 12 sources)
- 14 of the deceased Indian nationals were seafarers. (reported by 12 sources)
- Three Indian nationals died in Saudi Arabia due to regional instability. (reported by 11 sources)
- The West Asia conflict escalated in February 2026. (reported by 4 sources)
- The conflict began following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. (reported by 3 sources)
- Houthi militants attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MKD Vyom was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 1. (reported by 1 source)
- The Palau-flagged tanker Skylight was attacked near Oman's Musandam Peninsula on March 1. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: India confirms 22 nationals killed in West Asia conflict

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed 22 Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, have died in the West Asia conflict since February 2026.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-confirms-22-nationals-killed-in-west-asia-conflict

### 2026-10-22: India confirms casualties and safety of nationals in Saudi and Yemen incidents

India reports one citizen killed and several injured in Saudi Arabian infrastructure attacks, while confirming 14 nationals on a yacht off the Yemen coast are safe following a reported maritime incident.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-confirms-death-of-citizen-in-saudi-arabian-attacks

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