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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed profound gratitude to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, for India’s unwavering support during a period of intense military escalation in the Middle East.Speaking to NDTV from the ruins of a synagogue in Beit Shemesh, which was recently devastated by an Iranian missile strike, the Israeli leader described Mr Modi as a "great friend" and
The Natanz nuclear facility, a cornerstone of Iran’s atomic program, has sustained severe damage following targeted airstrikes by a combined US and Israeli force. According to a detailed assessment by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), at least three buildings within the sprawling complex in Esfahan Province were hit during the operation on 2 March 2026.This strike represents the first
The Union Home Ministry has issued a stern directive to all states and Union Territories, urging them to monitor pro-Iran radical preachers closely. This comes in response to the recent Israel-US attack on Iran, which has heightened global tensions. Officials confirmed that the advisory, circulated on 28 February, aims to prevent inflammatory sermons from sparking domestic unrest.In the wake of
A precision airstrike targeting a critical military installation in south-eastern Iran has claimed the lives of at least 13 Iranian soldiers, according to local reports released on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The strike focused on the Kerman Air Base, situated approximately 800 kilometres from the capital, Tehran.This facility is a known hub for the Iranian military’s helicopter fleet, and while
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly condemned Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates, marking a clear diplomatic stance from India in the escalating regional conflict. In a telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 28 February 2026, Modi strongly denounced the attacks, which targeted key UAE sites including Dubai, in
India maintains a robust stance on its energy security despite escalating tensions in West Asia. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri convened a crucial review meeting on 2 March 2026 with senior officials from the Ministry and public sector undertakings to assess supplies of crude oil, LPG, and other petroleum products.The Petroleum Ministry affirmed that it is vigilantly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in crucial telephone conversations on Monday with key leaders from the Gulf region amid escalating tensions in West Asia.He spoke directly with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. These discussions underscored India’s diplomatic outreach during a volatile period
China has firmly denied reports that it is finalising a deal to supply Iran with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, just ahead of joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. The denial came from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday, 2 March 2026, amid heightened tensions in the region.Media outlets had claimed the prospective sale would mark one of the most advanced transfers
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit spanning 1 to 3 March 2026, underscoring the United States’ steadfast commitment to bolstering its strategic partnership with India.The US Embassy in India welcomed Kapur via a post on X, expressing anticipation for productive engagements with Indian counterparts to
Israel’s Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday night that they had executed a precision strike in Beirut, eliminating Hassan Maqlad, whom they identified as Hezbollah’s intelligence chief.The operation targeted a key figure in the militant group’s command structure, underscoring Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hezbollah leadership.The IDF emphasised the strike’s accuracy, attributing its