Written by Divya ANew Delhi | Updated: November 11, 2025 01:39 AM IST 3 min readNSG commandoes, in their signature black overalls, arriving at the blast site. (Express Photo/Gajendra Yadav)As the news of the Delhi blast and multiple casualties trickled in, several countries — including the US and the UK— moved to express condolences for the victims through their missions in the Capital and issued advisories for their citizens against travelling to the area.“My thoughts are with all those affected by the explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi,” posted British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, also pointing to an advisory to its citizens, saying, “If you are in the immediate area, please follow the advice of the local authorities.”The US Embassy in New Delhi also issued a security alert, saying that even as the nature of the blast was unknown, American citizens should avoid the area. “While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert.”For its citizens, it advised: “Avoid the areas surrounding the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk in Delhi; avoid crowds; monitor local media for updates; be aware of your surroundings; and stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.”The French Embassy also advised its “nationals in New Delhi to exercise the utmost vigilance and caution”. However, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou posted, “On behalf of the French People and Government, I extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in the #RedFort blast. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, and we wish a full and complete recovery to all those injured.”Reacting to the incident, Bangladesh High Commissioner HC Riaz Hamidullah sent condolences for the victims, “I & Bangladesh High Commission colleagues deeply condole the death of at least 10 Indians and many injured in this evening’s car blast in #RedFort #Delhi. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all those impacted, including their families. Bangladesh stands by #India at this distressful hour.”The High Commission of Sri Lanka conveyed its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic explosion in Delhi… and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. “SriLanka stands in solidarity with the people and Government of #India,” it said in a post on X.Story continues below this adAustralian High Commissioner Philip Green also posted, “Our deepest condolences go out to all those affected by the incident this evening near Delhi’s Red Fort. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones and we wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.”Several other countries including Egypt, Morocco and Iran also expressed condolences. The Embassy of Iran expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries of several Indian citizens in the car blast incident in Delhi, and extended its sincere condolences to the Government and the people of India.“The Embassy also conveys its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims and wishes patience and comfort for them, as well as a speedy recovery for those injured in this tragic incident,” it said.“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the Delhi blast. I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” said Japanese Ambassador Ono Keiichi.Divya A reports on travel, tourism, culture and social issues - not necessarily in that order - for The Indian Express. She's been a journalist for over a decade now, working with Khaleej Times and The Times of India, before settling down at Express. Besides writing/ editing news reports, she indulges her pen to write short stories. As Sanskriti Prabha Dutt Fellow for Excellence in Journalism, she is researching on the lives of the children of sex workers in India. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:delhi