regional tensions

Washington, March 3, The United States has struck “over 1,700” targets across Iran in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury, unleashing bombers, fighter jets, and missile systems in one of the largest direct military actions in recent years, as the White House declared “America will win” and...

March 03, New Delhi – The U.S. embassy in Kuwait has closed indefinitely due to "regional tensions."Due to ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has canceled all appointments for U.S. visas and American Citizen Services until further notice.The embassy stated that it will...

March 03, New Delhi – Cyprus remains on high alert following a drone strike on Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, which caused minor damage but no casualties.The attack involved an Iranian-made Shahed drone, likely launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, and occurred just after midnight...

Mumbai, March 2 – The killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel strike is the latest chapter in decades of hostilities against Iran, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, highlighting long-standing grievances against both countries.Speaking to IANS, Iran's Consul...

New Delhi, March 2 The IT industry body, Nasscom, has advised its member companies to avoid travel to affected areas in the Middle East and urged them to implement work-from-home (WFH) protocols for employees currently stationed in the region amid escalating tensions.In a statement, the...

Islamabad, March 1 The Pakistan Hindu community announced on Sunday that they would celebrate the Holi festival with simplicity due to the regional situation, following President Asif Ali Zardari's appeal after attacks in Iran.Holi, the festival of colors, will be celebrated on March 4.The...

Washington, March 1 – Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that Israel’s campaign against Iran is steadily weakening the regime’s grip on power, arguing that sustained strikes are weakening the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and creating space for the Iranian...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with his counterparts from several Gulf countries yesterday, amid rising tensions in the region, emphasizing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy. Dr. Jaishankar discussed the evolving situation in the Gulf with UAE...

Washington, March 1 – Former US Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized President Donald Trump over American strikes on Iran, accusing him of dragging the country into "a war the American people do not want" and calling the military action reckless and unjustified."Donald Trump is...

New Delhi, February 28 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held separate phone conversations with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar on Saturday as the Middle East was reeling under massive tension following a joint US-Israel military...

Dubai, February 28 The Indian missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, among other countries in the Gulf region, issued advisories to their citizens on Saturday, urging them to “exercise utmost caution” and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently.Several missions also...

Riyadh, February 28 The Consul General of India in Jeddah held a virtual meeting with representatives of Indian airlines on Saturday, in light of disruptions to air travel due to escalating regional tensions.Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri urged the airlines to provide full support to...

On Saturday, the Indian missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, among other Gulf countries, issued advisories to their citizens, urging them to “exercise utmost caution” and diligently follow the advisories issued by local authorities.The missions also stated that they were in contact...

New Delhi, February 28 – The Congress party on Saturday condemned the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and urged the Union government to intervene and end "the hostilities," while also ensuring the safety of Indians in the region."For weeks, President Trump has maintained the...

Mangaluru, February 28 International flight operations at Mangaluru International Airport were disrupted on Saturday following temporary closures of airspace in parts of West Asia, including Iran, amid escalating regional tensions.In a passenger advisory issued during the day, the airport said...

New Delhi, February 28 – India said on Saturday that it is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritize the safety of civilians."India is deeply concerned about the recent developments in...

Mangaluru, February 28 International flight operations at Mangaluru International Airport were disrupted on Saturday following temporary closures of airspace in parts of West Asia, including Iran, amid escalating regional tensions.In an advisory to passengers issued during the day, the airport...

Doha, February 28 – As tensions in the region escalated, the Indian Embassy in Doha issued an "important advisory," urging all Indian nationals in Qatar to exercise caution and follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities."In light of the current regional...

Tehran, February 28 The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory to its citizens on Saturday, urging them to exercise "utmost caution" and "remain indoors as far as possible" amid the ongoing regional tensions."In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to...

Tehran, February 28 The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory to its citizens on Saturday, urging them to exercise "utmost caution" and "remain indoors as far as possible" amid the ongoing regional tensions."In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to...