Uttarakhand families await relatives return as UAE and Kuwait tighten security

Families in Uttarakhand are anxiously awaiting news and the safe return of relatives working in the UAE and Kuwait after reported disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. Residents describe tighter security, restricted movement, and fear following missile alerts and explosions near key sites. Families remain in frequent contact as uncertainty continues.

Families in Uttarakhand were waiting anxiously for relatives working in Gulf countries. Several workers said daily routines were affected after joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Residents in parts of the UAE and Kuwait also reported tighter checks. Some said movement was limited as tensions rose across West Asia.

The US launched military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. After that, Iran carried out attacks mainly aimed at Israel. Iran also targeted American military bases in the Gulf region. Countries named in the accounts included the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

US and Israeli strikes on Iran trigger wider conflict

Over the last two days, people described a sharper rise in attacks and counter-attacks. The accounts pointed to a widening conflict across several locations. India urged that the dispute should be settled through dialogue and diplomacy. Many Indian families tracked updates closely, as reports of strikes spread across the region.

Rihan, from Sarai in the Jawalpur area, worked as a driver in Kuwait. Rihan said missiles were seen over parts of Kuwait City. Rihan claimed one struck near a US military base a few kilometres away. "When the explosion occurred, I was driving at some distance from the spot. Black smoke was seen rising, and sirens started blaring across the city,\" Rihan said.

Kuwait disruption after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Rihan also said missile movements had changed in recent days. Rihan claimed that four days earlier, missiles from Iran were visible. Now, Rihan said, they travelled so fast that impact came quickly. \"There is chaos in Kuwait, and people are in panic,\" Rihan, who lived in the Shabal Ahmad area of Kuwait, said.

Rihan said calls with family continued daily to ease worry at home. Rihan added that family members asked for a return to India later. The family wanted this once conditions became calmer. In Uttarakhand, Rihan’s mother Shahnaz stayed in Jwalapur and followed developments closely.

Shahnaz said fear grew each time fresh reports came from the region. Shahnaz said regular contact helped but did not remove concern. \"I usually talk to my son almost every day, but when I hear news of the worsening situation there, my heart sinks. I worry about my sons safety,\" Shahnaz said.

UAE and Dubai tension after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Shahrukh, from Haridwar’s Jwalapur area, lived in Sharjah and spoke by phone. Shahrukh said some parts of Dubai had stayed tense for five days. Shahrukh claimed sporadic attacks hit Marina, Sharjah, and Jebel Ali areas. Shahrukh added that authorities advised residents to stay indoors.

Shahrukh worked with Himanko Steel and said work stopped for five days. \"A limited number of flights and some essential services have resumed since Tuesday,\" Shahrukh said. Shahrukh added that more than 100 Indians lived in the same residential society. Many hoped conditions would improve soon.

Across the Gulf, residents described stronger security steps and fewer movements. Families in Uttarakhand kept calling relatives to confirm safety. Workers spoke of paused jobs, limited services, and fear after reported strikes. India repeated its position on dialogue and diplomacy as the conflict continued with attacks from both sides.

With inputs from PTI