Shafaqna Pakistan: India has confirmed that 16 of its nationals have been killed in the Middle East since the conflict between the United States and Iran began in late February.
In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that 16 Indian citizens, including 10 seafarers, had lost their lives since the outbreak of the regional conflict in 2026.
The ministry added that 75 Indian nationals had been injured during the conflict, with the highest number of casualties—32—reported in the United Arab Emirates.
It also said that, in a separate incident unrelated to the attacks, 12 Indian nationals were killed at the Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar.
The conflict began after the United States and Israel launched nearly 900 coordinated airstrikes across Iran, targeting government buildings, military installations, missile infrastructure and air defence systems.
More than 3,300 people were killed in Iran, while tens of thousands have been displaced inside the country. At least 12 US personnel were killed, while dozens were wounded.
The war has also affected citizens from several Asian and regional countries.
Source: Express Tribune
