Tag: Middle East tensions

Operation Sindhu: 161 Indians Evacuated from Israel, 292 from Iran Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the Israel leg of Operation Sindhu commenced on June 23, with the evacuated group arriving in Delhi at 8:20 am via Amman, Jordan.

June 24, 2025

Qatar Slams Iranian Missile Strike on Al-Udeid Base as ‘Brazen Violation’ of Sovereignty

Al Ansari warned that continued military escalation could have dire implications for regional and global stability.

June 24, 2025

Air India Express Diverts Flights Amid Qatar Airspace Closure Following Escalation in Middle East

The airline clarified that it has no aircraft grounded in Qatar and no other flights currently scheduled to the country.

June 24, 2025

“Gulf Will Burn If Aggression Continues”: West Asia Expert Warns of Global Fallout from US-Iran Tensions

“Iran will not sit quiet. It may be waiting, observing, and will choose its moment. Past actions show Iran retaliates,” he noted.

June 23, 2025

“India Must Prevent Escalation in West Asia”: Expert Waiel Awwad Urges Proactive Role Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

“If this war breaks out in the Middle East, India will be the first sufferer,” Awwad warned. “India is the number one stakeholder in the region — in terms of food security, oil security, and diaspora.”

June 23, 2025

“We’re Not Seeking Ukraine’s Surrender, But Recognition of Realities”: Putin at St. Petersburg Forum

Putin reiterated his controversial belief that Russians and Ukrainians are "one people", stating: “I have said many times that I consider Russians and Ukrainians to be one people, in fact. In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours.”

June 21, 2025

G7 Leaders Urge Middle East De-escalation, Reaffirm Israel’s Right to Self-Defence Amid Iran Crisis

“We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East,” the statement read.

June 17, 2025

US Pulls Out Non-Essential Staff from Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran

“Based on our latest analysis, we decided to reduce the footprint of our Mission in Iraq,” a State Department official said.

June 12, 2025

U.S. Pushes for Ceasefire in Middle East, Reaffirms Tough Stance on Iran: State Department

Turning to the issue of Iran, Bruce confirmed that discussions between the U.S. and Iranian officials are ongoing, facilitated by Oman.

April 16, 2025

“ALL HELL TO PAY”: US President-elect Trump on hostage situation in Middle East

Trump vowed that those responsible for the hostage-taking would be "hit harder" than any previous actions taken against foreign entities by the US.

December 3, 2024