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MEA counts 22 Indian deaths in West Asia war
The Indian Express·
The Ministry of External Affairs said Wednesday that 22 Indian nationals have died in the West Asia conflict since February, including 14 seafarers. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Delhi remains in close contact with missions and Indians in the Gulf. Three Indians have died in Saudi Arabia amid broader regional tensions, he said. About 2.74 million Indians live in Saudi Arabia.
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What It Means For You
- Indian workers and seafarers in Gulf conflict zones face continued security advisories and embassy contact as attacks on Saudi infrastructure persist.
- Randhir Jaiswal gave the death toll at a bi-weekly briefing Wednesday, weeks after attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure killed or injured Indians.
- Delhi has issued repeated condemnations and advisories since the conflict began in February.
What's Happening
- Randhir Jaiswal gave the death toll at a bi-weekly briefing Wednesday, weeks after attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure killed or injured Indians.
- Delhi has issued repeated condemnations and advisories since the conflict began in February.
- The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said about 2.74 million Indians live in Saudi Arabia, including skilled and semi-skilled workers cited in recent security advisories.
Indian community size in Saudi Arabia
- The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said about 2.74 million Indians live in Saudi Arabia, including skilled and semi-skilled workers cited in recent security advisories.
- Randhir Jaiswal gave the death toll at a bi-weekly briefing Wednesday, weeks after attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure killed or injured Indians.
- Delhi has issued repeated condemnations and advisories since the conflict began in February.
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