Following the rise in tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region, India, calling the developments a matter of utmost concern to the international community on Monday, reiterated its call for immediate de-escalation of the conflict.
The Indian Embassy has reiterated its advisory for Iran, asking citizens to avoid travel and urging those already in the country to leave through available transport routes.
Israel activated its air defence systems after detecting a projectile from Yemen, while fresh strikes in Iran and diplomatic efforts added to regional uncertainty.
Explosions reported across multiple Iranian cities and fresh missile exchanges have put renewed pressure on ceasefire efforts and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
Regional tensions surged after Iran targeted Israel following strikes in Beirut, prompting airspace closures, emergency measures and renewed diplomatic efforts led by the US.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned the US strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling them unlawful aggression and signalling that Tehran will respond without compromise.
As tensions continue to make headlines around Iran and Israel, few would imagine that a quiet village in Uttar Pradesh shares a historical connection with the leadership of modern Iran.
Tensions are soaring in the Middle East as Israel launches broad strikes on Tehran following a major air operation. North Korea warns the US and Israel that such actions violate sovereignty.
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a senior Shia cleric and hardline religious leader, has been appointed Iran’s interim Supreme Leader. Known for spreading Shia Islam and opposing atheism and Christianity, he now heads the country during a critical transition.
Larijani, accused the US and Israel of orchestrating the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He warned that Iran’s military is ready to retaliate and will not allow the nation to be divided.
