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India urges de-escalation as fresh West Asia tensions heighten global concern

India urges de-escalation as fresh West Asia tensions heighten global concern

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India on Monday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation in West Asia, urging all parties involved to immediately reduce tensions and pursue a diplomatic solution, reported the IANS. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the renewed attacks in the region were a matter of serious concern for the international community. “India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia. These developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community,” the MEA said, the news agency reported. India noted that the conflict has now continued for more than 100 days, causing significant human suffering and affecting economic stability across the world. The MEA said the prolonged hostilities have disrupted global trade and energy supplies, adding to international concerns over the impact of the crisis. The government called on all sides to protect civilians and support ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. India reissues travel advisory for Iran Earlier on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran renewed its advisory for Indian nationals in Iran. …

3 Major Takeaways From Latest Escalation

3 Major Takeaways From Latest Escalation

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 8, 2026 08:09 PM IST Almost two months after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, Iran and Israel traded direct strikes at each other’s territories again, over Sunday night and Monday. For a while, return to full-scale war looked imminent, till Iran announced it was halting its campaign as long as Israel too kept the peace. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!”. He said “final negotiations” for peace were proceeding, “subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.” What was different this time was that Iran launched attacks directly on Israel in retaliation for the latter’s actions in Lebanon. As multiple conflicts rage —Israeli action in Gaza, Israeli action in Lebanon, and the US-Israel-Iran tussle, with Iran’s retaliation covering much of West Asia — what do the events of the past day say about the future of the wars? Iran entrenches Lebanon position Iran has always said that any peace deal must include Lebanon too, but the …

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

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India has once again advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave using available transport options amid rising tensions in the region, reported the PTI. The Indian Embassy in Iran issued the fresh advisory on Monday following recent developments that have heightened security concerns. “In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran,” the embassy said in a statement posted on X. The advisory also urged Indian citizens already in Iran to leave the country through available means of transport. The warning comes after Israel carried out air strikes targeting locations in central and western Iran on Monday. The strikes were launched in response to missile attacks from Tehran, according to reports. The latest exchange has further intensified tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals living or travelling in the region. pic.twitter.com/jWFDrdsAlz — India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 8, 2026 Earlier advisory issued …

As Trump pushes for a deal with Iran, is Israel quietly making peace impossible in Middle East war?

As Trump pushes for a deal with Iran, is Israel quietly making peace impossible in Middle East war?

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Published on Mar 27, 2026 01:44 am IST This war was supposed to be quick. Clean. Controlled. But weeks in, the signals are colliding and the real battle may no longer be on the battlefield. Is Donald Trump trying to end a war that Benjamin Netanyahu is not ready to stop? Because behind the airstrikes, a quieter story is unfolding. Washington is floating a deal with Iran, one that demands dismantling its nuclear and missile capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief. Tehran is rejecting it. And Israel appears to be raising the bar so high that diplomacy itself starts to collapse. So what’s really happening here? Are the United States and Israel still aligned or are they now pulling in opposite directions? Is Israel deliberately making a deal impossible? And if Trump wants an exit before elections and rising oil prices tighten the pressure at home, can he afford an ally that refuses to pause? Ultimately, this may not just be about ending a war. It may be about who decides how it ends.   …

Trump’s ultimatum and ‘escalate to de-escalate’ tactic will not work with Iran

Trump’s ultimatum and ‘escalate to de-escalate’ tactic will not work with Iran

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The Third Gulf War has entered a perilous phase, marked by a widening of targets and increasing risks, and has now evolved into a conflict that threatens the foundations of regional stability and global energy security. The stakes are high for India, and as Prime Minister Modi said in his address to Parliament on Monday, dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward, and the country should remain prepared and united. The latest escalation in the war began with Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, a critical asset that supplies most of Iran’s domestic gas. Tehran’s response was immediate and consequential. Within hours, it launched a missile strike on Ras Laffan in Qatar, the world’s largest LNG production hub, with long-term adverse effects on energy markets. The escalation deepened further last Saturday. Following an Israeli strike earlier that day on Iran’s enrichment facility in Natanz, Iran carried out one of its most significant retaliatory attacks on Israel. Two missiles penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system and struck areas near Dimona, which hosts …

Visitors at Iranian Embassy mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | He will guide us always: In pages of Condolence Book, expressions of pain and loss | Delhi News

Visitors at Iranian Embassy mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | He will guide us always: In pages of Condolence Book, expressions of pain and loss | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 6, 2026 05:30 AM IST The air inside the Iranian Embassy on Barakhamba Road in New Delhi is still, and the silence is broken only by the soft scratching of pen on paper. On a long table draped in black cloth is a line of glass vases, with clusters of white roses in each. Beyond the long table is a screen of black cloth; in front, there is a line of chairs upholstered in black. On the screen are pictures of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, watching over the table and the open book placed on it. The book is for visitors to mourn the late Supreme Leader of Iran and Iranian Shi’ism. Among those who came to pay their respects on Thursday was Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri who signed the Condolence Book on behalf of the Government of India. There were many others, ordinary citizens, for whom the assassination of the Ayatollah marked the end of an era of resistance. “The martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is extremely painful …

World leaders must act before further disaster: Former Karnataka CM Bommai

World leaders must act before further disaster: Former Karnataka CM Bommai

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A file photo of BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai. | Photo Credit: ANI Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has appealed to global leaders to immediately intervene and stop the ongoing conflict in West Asia before it leads to further catastrophe. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Monday (March 2, 2026), he expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict and said while Israel has launched attacks on Iran, Iran is retaliating, creating a “highly alarming situation.” Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates “Not only Israel but also the United States stands behind the current developments. The West Asia is a crucial region for the world’s economic and cultural stability and has historically witnessed several wars. Earlier, wars were fought over Jerusalem in the name of religion. Now conflicts are being driven by petroleum and religious issues. The United States is trying to assert control over oil resources and is not in a position to heed anyone’s advice,” he said. Responding to a question about the possibility of a third world war, the former CM said …

‘Wish to fly back home’: Esha Gupta opens up on ‘unpleasant’ scene in UAE, hails administration for tackling things

‘Wish to fly back home’: Esha Gupta opens up on ‘unpleasant’ scene in UAE, hails administration for tackling things

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Actor Esha Gupta has admitted that being stuck in Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing travel disruption in the UAE following the sudden escalation of the Israel-US-Iran conflict is not at all a “pleasant sitaution”. She lauded the local authorities for managing and protecting everyone calmy, adding that she just wants to fly back to India now. Esha Gupta is currently in Abu Dhabi as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Esha Gupta wants to come back to India On Sunday, Esha took to her Instagram Stories to share her thoughts and emotions, revealing that the situation in Abu Dhabi is currently under control. However, the actor admitted that being stuck amid the uncertainty is far from pleasant. “Incredible job by @uaegov for taking care of every stranded person at the airport, from giving for food to airport transfers to hotel accommodation. How well the situation in #abudhabi is managed shows how powerful the country is as how calmly they are protecting everyone,” Esha wrote. The actor further shared, “Special mention to @modgovae Again …

Ajith Kumar stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict, manager confirms actor safe

Ajith Kumar stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict, manager confirms actor safe

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Tamil cinema star and professional racer Ajith Kumar finds himself caught up in the ongoing travel disruption in the UAE following the sudden escalation of the Israel-US-Iran conflict. The actor, who had been in Abu Dhabi for rigorous training ahead of his next racing event, is currently unable to fly back to Chennai as flights out of Dubai remain suspended due to regional tensions. Tamil cinema star Ajith Kumar is unable to return to Chennai due to flight suspensions amid the Israel-Iran conflict. His manager confirmed he is safe. Ajith is stranded in Dubai Ajith has been preparing intensively for international competitions, including his recent appearance at the 2025 24H Dubai endurance race, where he delivered a notable performance. His manager confirmed that he is safe and in good health, and assured fans that he will return home once air travel resumes. The actor’s training period has also turned Abu Dhabi into a hub for Tamil cinema stars, with fellow actors and musicians, including Sivakarthikeyan, Nayanthara, R. Madhavan, and Anirudh Ravichander, visiting the track to …

Embassy Issues Urgent Shelter Advisory for All Indians After Tehran Missile Strikes

Embassy Issues Urgent Shelter Advisory for All Indians After Tehran Missile Strikes

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2 min readFeb 28, 2026 01:11 PM IST Israel-Iran conflict: The Indian Embassy in Israel has asked all Indians in Israel to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated on Saturday. Israel launched a missile attack striking Tehran in, what Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called, a pre-emptive attack. A state of emergency has also been declared in Israel. “In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times. Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. Updated instructions may be accessed at: https://oref.org.il/eng,”; the embassy said in its advisory. “All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarize themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work. They are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice,” the advisory further read. The embassy asked …