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Impact of West Asia conflict on Indian nationals

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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. ~~The Indian government~~ India has expressed deep concern regarding the deteriorating security situation and ~~its impact on~~ the ~~large diaspora in the Gulf.~~ 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.

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