16 Indians, including 10 seamen, killed in Middle East conflict: Government

Times of India Published Jul 30, 2026 Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Sixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have lost their lives in the Middle East region since the outbreak of the conflict earlier this year, with eight in Oman, four in UAE, two in Kuwait, one in Iran, and one in Saudi Arabia, and 75 injured.

16 · Indian nationals10 · Indian seafarers8 · Indian nationals in Oman4 · Indian nationals in UAE2 · Indian nationals in Kuwait1 · Indian nationals in Iran1 · Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia75 · Indian nationals Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State (MEA)

Twelve Indian nationals lost their lives in a separate accident not related to attacks at the Ras Laffan Gas Facility in Qatar.

12 · Indian nationals Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State (MEA)

NEW DELHI: Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict earlier this year, sixteen Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the region (eight in Oman, four in UAE, two in Kuwait and one each in Iran and Saudi Arabia) and 75 have been injured, said the government in Parliament.Responding to a written question in Rajya Sabha, MoS (MEA) Kirti Vardhan Singh said that in a separate accident not related to attacks, 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in Ras Laffan Gas Facility in Qatar."Government, in coordination with the host governments, has extended all possible assistance to the families of the deceased Indian nationals for early repatriation of the mortal remains to India.The injured Indian nationals received medical treatment in local hospitals.Indian Embassies and Consulates coordinated with the local authorities and the hospitals for regular updates on the health condition and extended all required assistance," said the minister.Get the latest India News and Live updates.

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