An Indian national was among two people killed after a projectile struck a residential area in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj city on Sunday, the Saudi Civil Defence has said. In a post on X, the authority said 12 others were injured in the incident. It added that the two people killed were of Indian and Bangladeshi nationalities.

Earlier on Sunday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted radar systems at several locations, including in Al-Kharj.

Following the developments, India’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, held a virtual interaction with representatives of the Indian community, according to a post by India in Saudi Arabia on X.

Khan, accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Abu Mathen George and Counsellor (Community Welfare) Y Sabir, reassured the community of support after the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran. "The Ambassador reassured the community of the Embassy's readiness to extend all necessary assistance to Indian nationals in need," the post said.

In the earlier days ofthe conflictthat has engulfed the Middle East, three Indian sailors had been killed while working on commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman region.

Efforts are under way to repatriate Indians stranded in West Asia as flight disruptions and airspace closures continue to affect travel across the region.

Relief flights have been arranged from several Middle Eastern cities to major destinations in India. Airlines including Emirates, Etihad and IndiGo have operated special services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah to bring back Indian nationals.

However, some routes remain suspended and several Indians are still reported missing or unable to return because of continuing airspace restrictions.

Reports say flight disruptions have left many Indians stranded across parts of West Asia, as authorities work to coordinate evacuation efforts. Indian officials are in contact with airlines and foreign governments to facilitate the safe return of citizens.

The Maharashtra government has also launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for residents from the state who are stranded in the region. Analysts say the rapid escalation of the conflict has increased risks for civilians and foreign nationals, including Indians, in affected areas.

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