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.
The indirect talks between the United States and Iran, held in Muscat, Oman on 6 February had been described by both sides as “positive” and “constructive”.
The Indian government, however, has not confirmed the Iran links but said the vessels were involved in the illicit transfer of large volumes of oil and oil-based cargo originating from conflict-ridden regions.
Iran has indicated it may offer compromises in nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided Washington is open to discussing the lifting of sanctions.
Anniversaries are meant to reassure nations about who they are and where they are going.
President Trump has renewed the US national emergency on Iran, unveiling a new tariff regime targeting countries that trade with Tehran as part of a renewed maximum pressure strategy.
