Rumors about the filmmaker's death during the Israel-Iran conflict have been proven false. A new report has now cleared the air and confirmed that the director and his family are safe.
US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said in a post on X, "I'm deeply saddened by the loss and injury of our Soldiers from the recent Iranian attacks on U.S. Army forces in the Middle East. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all those impacted by these recent attacks."
Actor turned politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham chief Vijay on Wednesday departed from his Chennai residence to attend public meeting in Thanjavur, later in the day.
Tensions in the Middle East have affected air travel after the United States and Israel launched a preemptive attack on Iran. Following the strikes, Dubai airport was shut down, leaving many passengers stranded as the situation grew tense.
Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that Iran had said several times that they were not trying to procure nuclear weapons, as it is not permitted as per their religious scriptures.
Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of United States Central Command, said that with the intensity of the US attack, Iran's ability to hit back was diminishing.
During his visit, he will attend the convocation ceremony of Tripura University, a premier central university, and is also slated to chair several other official programs.
Following the attack, two victims succumbed to severe injuries on the spot, while six others were rushed to nearby government and private hospitals, respectively, for treatment. Hospital authorities stated that a few of the injured are in critical condition and are under close medical obs