The Government of Madhya Pradesh established a 24x7 control room at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi to assist residents of the state currently stranded in Middle Eastern countries.
Senate Republicans closed ranks behind President Donald Trump, dealing him a crucial political victory by defeating Democrats-led resolution intended to rein in his military actions in Iran despite lingering questions about America's involvement in the Middle East.
"A total of 941 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 876 were intercepted, while 65 fell within the country. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," the Ministry said.
"This mission will guarantee that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon. As the Department of War said this morning, we expect to have complete and total dominance over Iranian airspace in the coming hours, clearing the skies for our brave warriors," she added.
Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran's Islamic Propagation Council, said the farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the country supports efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, pointing to US-Israel joint military strikes on the country, adding that Ottawa takes its position "with regret" amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Middle East expert Waiel Awwad on Wednesday criticised Israel's warning that it would target whoever becomes Iran's next Supreme Leader, stating that it was Israel's style and "their survival".
The government of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday issued a notice stating that a 24*7 control room has been established at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi in view of the escalating tensions in the West Asia.
UK Foreign Secretary and Labour MP Yvette Cooper condemned the reported Iranian strikes on Riyadh, including an attack targeting the US Embassy, terming them "completely unacceptable".
Lara Dutta Bhupathi on Wednesday revealed that she is in Dubai with her daughter, Saira, amid ongoing tensions in Middle East due to Iran-Israel conflict.