PM Modi reviews West Asia situation, evacuation after attacks subside
Times of India
by TNNMarch 1, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following military strikes by Iran in retaliation for US and Israeli actions. In his first conversation with a Gulf leader since the escalation, Modi expressed solidarity with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked him for ensuring the safety of Indian expatriates in the region. The situation escalated further after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which prompted Iran to launch more missile strikes targeting Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama.
India is closely monitoring the security situation in West Asia, particularly given its large expatriate community in the region. The government has advised Indian nationals in Iran and other affected areas to exercise caution due to closed airspaces and unsafe road conditions. While evacuation efforts are challenging, India hopes for a resolution soon as regional tensions show no signs of abating. An Indian national was injured in an Iranian strike but is currently out of danger.
Modi discussed the situation with his security team during a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting. India has also reached out to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, to ensure the well-being of its citizens and address shared concerns over regional stability. However, India’s diplomatic balancing
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/1/2026