Iran Israel War: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a special conversation with India Today that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is a matter of concern. The situation between the two countries may worsen. The Foreign Minister said, we also have a stake in that area. Regarding the security of Indians, he said that if needed, India will not shy away from taking strict steps. The Foreign Minister has advised to avoid traveling to Iran and Israel during this period.
India is in contact with Iran to free 17 Indians
India is in touch with Iran for the release of 17 Indian nationals aboard an Israeli cargo ship seized by Iranian forces on Saturday near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship was coming to India from UAE. Then ‘MSC Aries’ was taken over by Iran.
Indian Embassy in Israel asks citizens to follow safety protocols
Iran Israel War: The Indian Embassy in Israel on Sunday issued a new important advisory for its citizens after the Iran attacks, advising them to remain calm and follow security protocols. The Indian Embassy released information for Indians by posting it on its social media handle. It said the embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with Israeli authorities and members of the Indian community to ensure the safety of all our citizens.
Indian Embassy in Iran released helpline number
Indian Embassy in Iran activates additional helpline numbers for assistance. +989128109115; +98993179567; +989932179359; +98-21-88755103-5
Iran attacked Israel late Saturday night
Iran attacked Israel late Saturday night and fired hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles at it. Israel said Iran fired 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles. Although Iran said on Sunday morning that the attack had ended, Israel also opened its airspace.
Israel claims it gave a befitting reply to Iranian attack
Israel expressed happiness over its successful air defense operation in stopping the Iranian attack, saying that it and its allies together destroyed 99 percent of more than 300 drones and missiles fired towards the country.
Why did Iran attack Israel?
Iran had vowed revenge after two Iranian generals were killed in an airstrike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria on April 1. Iran had accused Israel of being behind this attack. However, Israel did not react to this. The two countries have been waging war with each other for years, including incidents such as the Damascus attack, but this is the first time Iran has directly attacked Israel since decades of hostility that began after the country’s 1979 Islamic revolution. .
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