Middle East

Consulate officials in Jeddah meet Indian nationals departing...

The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, on Tuesday said it is extending full support to Indian nationals travelling on special flights from Jeddah amid regional travel disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T17:09:04.691814+00:00 IST

US Embassy Muscat instructs staff, Americans in Oman

"Due to ongoing activity, the US Embassy in Oman has instructed staff to shelter-in-place (i.e., take cover). We recommend all Americans in Oman do the same until further notice," the US Embassy Muscat posted on X.

2026-03-03T12:03:29.993921+00:00 IST

Lebanon withdraws troops from several Israel border postions

This comes amid the Israeli military stating today that its soldiers are "operating in southern Lebanon" as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. The Israeli army launched airstrikes across Lebanon early Monday after intercepting a rocket fired from Lebanese territory, local media in Israel reported.

2026-03-03T10:31:09.577506+00:00 IST

4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Iran 

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Iran's southern part on Tuesday, as reported by Al Jazeera.

2026-03-03T08:57:49.992151+00:00 IST

Envoy Deepak Mittal's message to Indian community in UAE

In a post on X on Monday, by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, Ambassador Deepak Mittal addressed the Indian community, urging them to remain cautious.

2026-03-03T08:56:03.866216+00:00 IST

Thousands take to street after US-Israeli strikes kill over 150

Iranian state media Press TV reported on Tuesday that thousands of people took to streets in a solemn funeral procession after over 150 schoolgirls were killed in Iran on Saturday following US-Israeli strikes in the country.

2026-03-03T08:26:45.098730+00:00 IST

Minister Katz says Israel authorized to take control in Lebanon

He said that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) 's move to advance in southern Lebanon is intended to prevent "direct fire" on Israeli communities.

2026-03-03T08:03:52.641760+00:00 IST

Indian students safely reach Qom from Tehran: AIMSA

In a statement, AIMSA said the movement of students was carried out in coordination with the Embassy of India, Tehran, to ensure their safety and well-being.

2026-03-03T07:33:18.464436+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut; US Embassy Riyadh struck by drone

As the security situation escalates in West Asia, Israel has conducted strikes in Tehran and Beirut, while the US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by drone on Tuesday.

2026-03-03T06:52:56.226794+00:00 IST

Iran: Picking successor "won't take long", says member

Earlier on Monday, the Provisional Leadership Council of Iran held its second meeting in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezekshian, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, as per the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

2026-03-03T06:51:32.082063+00:00 IST

Hezbollah claims dawn attack on Israel's air base

Earlier, IRNA News Agency reported that the Israeli regime attacked the headquarters of Al-Manar, a broadcaster affiliated with Hezbollah.

2026-03-03T05:59:32.279904+00:00 IST

US strikes Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities

In a post on X, CENTCOM said, "U.S. forces have destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields during sustained operations. We will continue to take decisive action against imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime."

2026-03-03T05:25:10.741340+00:00 IST

New developments arise in West Asia conflict

An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel in Erbil that it alleges houses US troops, Al Jazeera reported.

2026-03-03T03:59:28.050443+00:00 IST

Indian missions step in as UAE airspace closure disrupts flights

The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, said it remains "fully engaged" in assisting Indian nationals affected by the disruption

2026-03-03T03:20:31.895765+00:00 IST

'Need to protect world from theological thuggery': Israeli PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) backed the US-Israeli military action against Iran as a part of Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion, noting that it protects not only US, Israel but also the world at large from 'theological thuggery'.

2026-03-03T03:18:31.737900+00:00 IST

Iranian FM Araghchi slams US as Rubio defends Iran operation

In a post on X, Araghchi said on Tuesday, "Rubio admitted what we all knew: U.S. has entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel. There was never any so-called Iranian 'threat'."

2026-03-03T03:07:43.977729+00:00 IST

Israel hacked Iran traffic cameras for years

Nearly all traffic cameras in Tehran had been hacked for years, with footage encrypted and transmitted to servers.

2026-03-03T03:06:08.653606+00:00 IST

Flights from Dubai resume to India amid Iran conflict disruptions

An Emirates flight from Dubai to Mumbai landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday as flight operations gradually resumed following disruptions triggered by the escalating West Asian conflict.

2026-03-03T02:40:40.488229+00:00 IST

Deceased Iran Supreme Leader's wife dies

Press TV said that Khamenei's wife had been injured in a US-Israeli attack, and later died from those injuries.

2026-03-03T02:00:10.740602+00:00 IST

Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi to India resume, bringing relief

The mood was one of relief and joy as an air hostess aboard Emirates flight EK568 from Dubai to Bengaluru welcomed passengers with a warm announcement.

2026-03-02T19:35:54.673488+00:00 IST

Netanyahu vows to ‘‘save the world’’ from Iran’s nuclear tyranny

Standing amidst the wreckage of the targeted civilian area, the 76-year-old leader framed the ongoing conflict as a global mission alongside the United States to neutralise a nuclear-capable Tehran.

2026-03-02T17:40:28.215660+00:00 IST