India sets up control room as West Asia conflict intensifies

India established a special control room in New Delhi on Wednesday to assist citizens amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prompted retaliation from Tehran targeting Gulf states.

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According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), where the facility is set up, the control room operates from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Indian time) via toll-free number 1800118797 or landlines [phone], [phone], [phone].

Emergency embassy contacts are also listed for countries including Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and the UAE.

Earlier on Sunday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on Feb.28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.

According to the official statement, the Committee was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on Feb.28 and the subsequent escalation, including attacks in several Gulf countries.

"It expressed serious concern over the safety and security of the large Indian expatriate community in the region," the statement added.

Modi on Monday expressed concerns over the situation in West Asia and said that India will continue to work closely with all the countries in the region to ensure the safety and security of its nationals.