India Establishes Control Room for West Asia
Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Mar 04, 2026
The escalating conflict in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region creates significant anxiety for global markets due to potential disruptions in trade and energy supply chains, particularly affecting India's economy. The increased instability could lead to higher oil prices and impact companies with operations or significant workforces in the affected regions.
The India — Ministry of External Affairs has established a Special Control Room and issued helpline numbers for Indian nationals in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region due to escalating tensions. This move comes as the conflict, reportedly involving strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran, and subsequent retaliation by Iran, intensifies and spreads across the region. India, with nearly one crore nationals living and working in the Gulf, expresses great anxiety over the safety of its citizens and the potential impact on its trade and energy supply chains. The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, is also providing support for Indian nationals facing travel disruptions. Former US President Donald Trump suggested the conflict could last for weeks or longer.
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