Desk. The situation in Syria is worsening with every passing day. Rebels against the Syrian government are continuously attacking different areas and capturing that area. The Indian government is also keeping an eye on the deteriorating situation in Syria.
Concerned about the worsening situation in Syria, the Indian government issued an advisory for all Indian citizens late in the night. In which it has been advised that they should completely avoid traveling to Syria until further notice. Emergency helpline number and email ID have also been shared in the advisory. Indian citizens living in Syria are advised to get in touch with the Indian Embassy. The Indian Embassy in Damascus can be contacted on the emergency helpline number +963993385793. All important information is being released from this number.
Apart from this, you can also email hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in. People who are currently in Syria should try to return from there as soon as possible and take care of their safety until this becomes possible. At the same time, the strong hold of rebels in Syria has shaken Iran. It has started evacuating its military officers and embassy personnel from Syria.
Iranian and regional officials said that orders have been given to evacuate the Iranian Embassy and Revolutionary Guards bases in Damascus. Some embassy staff immediately left for Iran. This unexpected step of Iran has increased the concern of President Assad. Let us tell you that amidst the political turmoil, the Bashar al-Assad regime supported by Russia and Iran is surrounded by rebel groups. These groups are supported by Türkiye.
