The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday issued an advisory for foreign nationals in India who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing security situation in West Asia.
Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, Chairman of the Islamic Centre of India, on Sunday condemned the US-Israel strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
"Operation Epic Fury" (US) and "Operation Roaring Lion" (Israel), the joint strike in Iran on Saturday is a rare convergence of interests, reportedly influenced by lobbying efforts from Israel and Saudi Arabia, the Washington Post reported.
Air India has announced that it has cancelled several flights scheduled for today, following close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in West Asia.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia will inevitably raise freight costs and stretch supply chains, SC Ralhan, President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said.
Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia after Iranian attacks across various countries, authorities in Dubai said a drone was intercepted near the Burj Al Arab, causing debris that sparked a minor fire on the hotel's outer facade.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.
All India Shia Council spokesperson Maulana Jalal Haider Naqvi on Saturday slammed the United States after it coordinated with Israel to launch a strike on Iranian sites, stating that the world has already witnessed how the US policies work, highlighting the situation in Iraq, Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi airport, which serves as a critical transit gateway connecting flights across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa, came to a halt as the ripple effects of the attack spread through global aviation networks.
"Spoke with Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar this afternoon. Reiterate India's call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions," Jaishankar posted on X about his call with FM Gideon Sa'ar.
"The ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via
Air India Express has announced the extension of its westbound international flight suspensions to the Gulf region until March 1, 2026, due to the ongoing situation in the area. The airline is coordinating with authorities and will resume services when conditions permit. Guests with booki