Nepal calls for precautionary measures to its citizens in Israel and Iran

KATHMANDU: (Feb 28) Nepal on Saturday told its citizens in West Asian countries to “stay vigilant, exercise caution and maintain regular contact with the community,” adding, it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.

Nepal's announcement came hours after the US and Israel jointly launched a major attack on Iran with the tension escalating to other Gulf countries.

Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement that it is monitoring the evolving situation in the Gulf region and added that Nepali nationals residing in Israel and Iran are advised to remain indoors and stay vigilant, exercise caution and maintain regular contact with the Nepalese community in the nearby locations.