KATHMANDU, March 1: A Nepali national is among three people killed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since Iran began its retaliatory campaign in the Gulf in response to US and Israeli attacks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed on Sunday.
“We have received tragic news from the UAE. One Nepali national is among those killed in an Iranian strike. We are trying to obtain further details about the incident,” said MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri. The deceased was reportedly employed at an airport in the UAE.
Two others killed in the incident were nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The UAE Defense Ministry said 58 other injured persons also include Nepali nationals.
The UAE Ministry of Defence stated that it detected 165 ballistic missiles, of which 152 were destroyed, and intercepted two cruise missiles. It also reported that a total of 541 Iranian drones were detected, with 506 intercepted and destroyed.
Earlier on Saturday, the MoFA issued a public advisory urging Nepali nationals in Israel and Iran to exercise maximum caution following the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which is a home to around 2 million Nepali nationals.
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The advisory came shortly after coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, which were followed by retaliatory actions from Tehran, further intensifying tensions across the region.
In its statement, MoFA called on Nepalis residing in Israel and Iran to strictly follow all security advisories and instructions issued by the respective authorities. Citizens have been urged to remain indoors as much as possible, stay vigilant, exercise due caution, and maintain regular contact with members of the Nepali community in their areas.
The MoFA also advised against travelling without prior authorisation from the relevant authorities in Israel and Iran and asked citizens to maintain regular communication with the Ministry in Kathmandu, as well as with the Embassy of Nepal in Tel Aviv and the Embassy of Nepal in Doha, Qatar. Nepali nationals planning to travel to these countries have been strongly advised to defer their plans until the situation stabilises.
Extending the advisory to Nepalis residing and working in other Middle Eastern countries, MoFA urged them to monitor developments closely and follow precautionary measures recommended by local authorities.
Separately, Nepali embassies and consulates across Gulf countries have issued separate advisories urging citizens to stay safe amid rising tensions. The embassies in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait asked Nepalis to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant, follow host-country security guidelines, and maintain regular contact with the missions to ensure timely support and guidance.
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KATHMANDU, March 1: Nepal has expressed concern over the recent developments in the Middle East. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Sunday, highlighted the country’s apprehension regarding the unfolding situation.
“Nepal expresses deep concern over the evolving situation in the Middle East and is closely monitoring the events,” the statement read. The government urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, avoid actions that could escalate tensions, and ensure the safety of civilians. The ministry also called for resolving differences through diplomacy and dialogue.
Nepal emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international law. The statement noted that maintaining a rules-based international order and safeguarding international peace and security are shared responsibilities.
The recent escalation follows airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on Saturday, which prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran on U.S. military bases in various Middle Eastern countries, creating heightened tensions in the region.
