KATHMANDU, Feb 28: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal (MoFA) on Saturday issued a public advisory urging Nepali nationals in Israel and Iran to exercise maximum caution following the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
The advisory comes after coordinated military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, which were followed by retaliatory actions from Tehran, further intensifying tensions across the region.
In its statement, MoFA said it is closely monitoring the situation and called on Nepalis residing in Israel and Iran to strictly follow all security advisories and instructions issued by the respective authorities. Citizens have been urged to remain indoors as much as possible, stay vigilant, exercise due caution, and maintain regular contact with members of the Nepali community in their areas.
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The Ministry also advised against travelling without prior authorisation from the relevant authorities in Israel and Iran, and asked citizens to maintain regular communication with the Ministry in Kathmandu, as well as with the Embassy of Nepal in Tel Aviv and the Embassy of Nepal in Doha, Qatar. Nepali nationals planning to travel to these countries have been strongly advised to defer their plans until the situation stabilises.
Extending the advisory to Nepalis residing and working in other Middle Eastern countries, MoFA urged them to monitor developments closely and follow precautionary measures recommended by local authorities.
For assistance or emergencies, Nepalis can contact:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kathmandu – +977-9862678437 | waa@mofa.gov.np
- Embassy of Nepal, Tel Aviv, Israel – +972-545582077 | telaviv@nepalembassyil.com
- Embassy of Nepal, Doha, Qatar – +974-6621 4419 | eondoha@mofa.gov.np
MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri said the Ministry is coordinating with Nepal’s diplomatic missions in the Middle East and the host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of around 2 million Nepali nationals living in the region.
Meanwhile, Nepali embassies across the Gulf countries have issued separate advisories urging citizens to stay safe amid rising tensions. In a joint statement, the embassies in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait asked Nepalis to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant, follow host-country security guidelines, and maintain regular contact with the missions to ensure timely support and guidance.
