Kathmandu, 15 June: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Nepali citizens currently in Iran and Israel are safe amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Ministry spokesperson and Joint Secretary Krishna Prasad Dhakal said that Nepal is closely monitoring the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. He added that the Nepali embassies in the respective countries are coordinating with local governments to stay updated on the situation of Nepali nationals, and so far, all Nepalis in both countries have been reported safe.
“The governments there have issued advisories, and Nepalis have been instructed to follow them — which they are doing,” said Dhakal. “Further coordination is ongoing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuously following up, receiving updates, and coordinating with local governments. So far, everything is fine. If any issues arise, necessary actions will be taken.”
Following Israel’s attack on Iran on Friday, a series of missile strikes between the two countries has continued. According to international media reports, Israel launched another attack targeting Iran’s oil refinery center around midnight on Saturday, after which Iran retaliated. The missile attack by Iran reportedly caused significant damage in Israel.
As the conflict escalates into a more intense war, Israel launched another retaliatory airstrike on Sunday morning, targeting Isfahan — one of Iran’s major industrial cities. According to media reports, the attack caused damage to Iranian infrastructure, although detailed confirmations of the extent of the damage have not yet been made public.
The death toll grew Sunday as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks for a third consecutive day, with Israel warning that worse is to come.
Here are the most recent verified estimates for the Iran–Israel conflict so far:
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In Iran: Israeli airstrikes early in the conflict reportedly killed 78 civilians and senior officials, with hundreds more injured .
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In Israel: Iranian missile attacks have resulted in approximately 13 civilian deaths, including children, and hundreds of injuries
