A total of 15 Nepali nationals have been injured in Iranian attacks in West Asian countries, with one citizen already deceased, as per Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among the injured, 14 have returned to work post-treatment, while one individual is still undergoing treatment but in stable condition, stated Ram Kaji Khadka, Joint Secretary at the ministry. Iran has been retaliating against joint attacks by the United States and Israel, leading to strikes on countries hosting US military assets in the region.
The Nepali government confirmed the death of Diwas Shrestha, a youth from Gorkha, during a drone interception operation at Zayed International Airport in the UAE. Despite the ongoing conflict, Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahaur Rai mentioned that there is no immediate necessity to evacuate Nepali workers from the Gulf region due to security concerns. An online rescue tracking system has been initiated to monitor Nepali nationals in the region, with over 61,989 individuals registered by the Department of Consular Services under the ministry.
The Nepali government, along with diplomatic missions, is providing regular security advisories for citizens in West Asia. Nepali nationals are advised to stay informed and cautious about safety measures amidst the escalating tensions in the region.
