regional security

Washington, March 3, Before deciding on military strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump had already conveyed this message at least 74 times: Tehran cannot possess a nuclear weapon.The White House said on Monday that Trump has been “unambiguous and consistent for decades” in stating...

Washington, March 3 – The United States is sending two senior officials to India this week, signaling the importance Washington places on New Delhi at a time of rising tensions in West Asia.Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to New Delhi from March 3 to 6. He will lead...

Washington, March 3 The United States urged Americans to leave major parts of the Middle East immediately, warning of "serious safety risks" as tensions escalate across the region."To all American citizens in the Middle East: your safety and security is our number one priority," Secretary of...

Islamabad, March 2 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that his country was forced to take punitive action against the Afghan Taliban after they refused to act against the militants operating from their soil against his country.He was briefing members of the diplomatic corps...

Islamabad, March 2 President Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday that Pakistan would not allow any entity, domestic or foreign, to use a neighboring country to destabilize his nation.Addressing a joint session of Parliament amidst disruption by members of the opposition, Zardari said a recent UN...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Monday, during which he condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and expressed solidarity with the people of the country. PM Modi also thanked King Hamad for the...

March 02, New Delhi – The conflict involving Iran is escalating as Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire.Israel announced strikes targeting the "heart of Tehran" and launched attacks on Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at Israeli territory.The Israeli military warned residents...

The Centre has issued a warning to states about the potential for violence in India following the Israeli-US strikes against Iran. Sources say that the Ministry of Home Affairs has written to all states and union territories, requesting them to identify and address pro-Iran radical preachers who...

March 02, New Delhi – The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission from Iran, in response to the Iranian missile attack targeting UAE territory.The UAE condemned Iran's missile strikes...

New Delhi, March 2 – The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have summoned Iranian envoys in their respective capitals to deliver strong protests against recent attacks targeting their territories, condemning them as flagrant violations of sovereignty and...

March 02, New Delhi - The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, convened to review the evolving situation in West Asia.The Committee was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation, including attacks in several Gulf...

New Delhi, March 2 – The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28, the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, and the security of Indian citizens in the region.Convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the CCS...

New Delhi, March 2 The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has reviewed the evolving situation in West Asia and directed all concerned departments to take necessary and feasible measures to assist Indian nationals affected by the developments.The CCS, which met last evening under the...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the evolving regional situation in West Asia amid escalating tensions following recent developments in the Middle East.Sharing details of the conversation on...

New Delhi, March 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday night, and strongly condemned the attacks on the Gulf nation, stating that India stands in solidarity with the UAE during this difficult time.Mod also thanked the...

Islamabad, March 1 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the regional and internal security situation following recent developments in Iran and its ongoing military operation against Afghanistan.Pakistan launched operation 'Ghazab Lil Haq'...

New Delhi, March 1 A Palau-flagged oil tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members came under attack from the Iranian military off the Musandam peninsula in Oman, and four people were injured, Omani authorities said on Sunday.Iran has carried out a series of attacks, primarily targeting Israeli and...

March 01, New Delhi – Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the commercial port of Duqm in Oman and an oil tanker off its coast.In an official statement, Qatar's Foreign Ministry described the attacks as a clear violation of Oman's sovereignty and an unacceptable...

Doha, March 1 Qatar on Sunday condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted the commercial port of Duqm in Oman and an oil tanker off its coast, while expressing solidarity with Oman in all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability.In a statement, Qatar's Ministry of...

Beirut, March 1 Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region, the Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised all Indian nationals to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant, and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures.The embassy has asked Indian nationals in Lebanon to...