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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has engaged in a high-stakes telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, as friction between the United States and Iran continues to intensify.The two leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations and addressed the escalating tensions currently gripping West Asia.In a brief communication shared on the social media platform
The Indian Navy is intensifying its maritime operations to safeguard energy tankers traversing the volatile Strait of Hormuz as conflict continues to destabilise traditional shipping routes in West Asia. This strategic escalation is part of a dedicated mission known as Operation Urja Suraksha, which is specifically designed to escort and protect India-bound vessels carrying essential fuel
Israel currently estimates that Iran retains a stockpile of more than 1,000 missiles capable of striking its territory. Simultaneously, Hezbollah’s arsenal in Lebanon is believed to include as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets.These figures, cited in Israeli military briefings over the weekend, suggest that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could persist for many more months despite
A total of 345 Indian fishermen who had been stranded in Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict safely arrived in Chennai on Saturday evening, according to a New Indian Express report. Their return followed a complex journey that involved an overland transit through Armenia before boarding a special flight to India.The group, largely from Tamil Nadu and other coastal states, had been working in
U.S. special forces have successfully rescued the second crew member of the F‑15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, according to officials speaking to Axios.The officer, a weapons systems operator, had sustained injuries after ejecting from the aircraft but was able to walk and managed to evade capture in the mountains for more than a day. His rescue followed a tense race against the
On 5 April 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted high-level diplomatic outreach with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Asia.These separate discussions focused on the evolving regional conflict that has followed the significant military escalations in the Gulf.The Minister communicated with the
The demand reflects both the U.S. administration’s eagerness to secure a lasting cease-fire in Gaza and its growing impatience with the Palestinian militant group.
The demand reflects both the U.S. administration’s eagerness to secure a lasting cease-fire in Gaza and its growing impatience with the Palestinian militant group.
The Iranian‑developed 358 missile, also known as Saqr‑1 or SA‑67, has been at the centre of speculation after reports alleged it was used to down a United States Air Force F‑35 stealth fighter. The SA-67 is a High-Explosive-Fragmentation (HE-Frag) rocket-booster launched, Surface-To-Air-Missile (SAM) also known as the coded name 358 and Saqr-1 (Hawk) guided-missile.The missile’s unique loitering
India has turned to its longstanding partner Russia for bolstered oil supplies amid the disruptions caused by the Iran war, which has invigorated bilateral ties.The two nations aim to sustain their energy trade despite international sanctions, while strategically balancing influences from the United States and China, according to analysts, according to a South China Morning Post report.A familiar