The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Iran, urging Nepali nationals there to exercise caution.
“Nepali citizens, currently living and working in Iran, are advised to follow the security advisory of the competent authorities of Iran, stay indoors, remain alert, and exercise caution,” the advisory issued on Tuesday states.
The ministry has also urged all Nepali nationals planning to travel to Iran to avoid their plan until the situation in the country returns to normal.
For emergency, Nepalis have been asked to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu and the Embassy of Nepal in Doha at the contact details given below.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kathmandu:
Telephone: +977-014200182-85, +977-9862678437
E-mail: waa@mofa.gov.np
Telephone: +977-14200480 +977-9851354565
E-mail: informationofficer@mofa.gov.np
Embassy of Nepal, Doha:
Telephone: +974- 6621 4419
Email: eondoha@mofa.gov.np