Israel’s Attack in Iran Echoes Its Strategy Against Hezbollah
Israel decimated the group’s leadership last fall and degraded its military capabilities. Can the same strategy work against a far more powerful foe?
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India Distances Itself From SCO Statement Condemning Israel: A Shift In Regional Diplomacy
India has formally refused to associate itself with a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) statement that condemned Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, marking a notable departure from the collective stance of the Eurasian security bloc.This move comes shortly after India abstained from a United Nations General Assembly vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, reinforcing the
Fames Israeli Air Defence Systems Fails To Intercept Iranian Missiles That Hits Tel Aviv Military Zone
In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Iran launched a major missile barrage targeting Israeli territory, with a particular focus on the Kirya area of Tel Aviv, which houses Israel’s military headquarters and Ministry of Defence. This strike was a direct retaliation for Israel’s earlier attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility and the killing of senior Iranian commanders. The Iranian Islamic
Over 80 Killed In Iran, Israel As Missiles Pound Middle East
A dramatic escalation unfolded in the Middle East over the weekend as Israel and Iran engaged in the most direct and sustained military confrontation in their history, resulting in over 80 deaths and hundreds of injuries across both countries.The violence erupted after Israel launched Operation "Rising Lion" on Friday, targeting key Iranian nuclear and military sites, including the Iranian
India Can Play Role In De-Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions: Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has articulated a strong belief in India’s potential to play a constructive mediating role in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. This perspective comes in the wake of a recent telephonic conversation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling active diplomatic engagement between the
India Distances Itself From SCO’s Condemnation of Israeli Strikes On Iran, Calls For Diplomacy Amid Escalation
In the wake of Israeli air strikes on Iranian territory on June 13, 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)—a regional bloc comprising China, Russia, India, Iran, Pakistan, and several Central Asian nations—issued a strong statement condemning Israel’s actions as a violation of international law and a threat to global peace.The SCO’s declaration alleged that Israeli strikes targeted
MEA Shares Emergency Contact Numbers For Indian Nationals In Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
Amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has issued urgent advisories and shared emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin residing in Iran.This move comes in response to a series of military strikes exchanged between the two countries, which have significantly heightened regional instability and
Iran’s Esfahan And Natanz Nuclear Sites Significantly Damaged, Says Israeli Military Official
Israeli military operations have inflicted significant damage on Iran’s Esfahan and Natanz nuclear sites, according to statements from Israeli officials. The strikes, executed with precision and involving hundreds of munitions, targeted over 150 locations across Iran, including key nuclear and military facilities. The Israeli official emphasized that the extent of the destruction at Esfahan and
PM Modi Conveys Need For Early Restoration of Peace In Region Over Call With Israel PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid heightened tensions following Israel’s recent military strikes on Iranian targets, including nuclear and missile sites.During the conversation, Netanyahu briefed Modi on the evolving security situation and the rationale behind Israel’s actions, which Israel described as a "precise,
Amid Tensions With Iran, Israel’s Foreign Minister Calls EAM Jaishankar
Amid a sharp escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar reached out to India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to discuss ongoing developments following the launch of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion against Iran.This high-level diplomatic engagement underscores the gravity of the situation and India’s pivotal role as a regional stakeholder