Iran has ruled out talks with the US, contradicting President Trump's claims. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran is assessing damage from recent US-Israel strikes on its nuclear sites and may seek compensation. Iran also suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, escalating tension
India's engineering goods exports experienced a marginal 0.82 per cent year-on-year dip in May 2025, to USD 9.89 billion, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, and a high statistical base from the previous year, according to a recent report by EEP
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Satheesan expressed concern over the rapidly escalating tensions and the imminent threat of war in the region.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, airspace closures have severely impacted flight operations, prompting Indian airlines Indigo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India to cancel, divert, or delay services.
Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Monday highlighted India's growing global influence amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country's increasing stature on the world stage.
Dorothy Shea defended US military action against nuclear facilities in Iran. She stated that the operation was launched to end a "longstanding but rapidly escalating source of global insecurity" and to help Israel in its right to self-defence in accordance with the UN Charter.
Speaking under the agenda item "threats to international peace and security", Nebenzia condemned the US-led strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites as "irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative," amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel.
Air India on Sunday said that all its flights are currently avoiding certain airspaces over the Persian Gulf, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
Amid growing tensions in West Asia, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged all stakeholders to avoid dragging Lebanon into the escalating regional conflict. He stressed that Lebanon must remain focused on its national interest and stay out of any confrontation.
Reaffirming the Congress party's consistent stance on the Gaza crisis, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in an article published in The Hindu, expressed deep concern over India's continued silence on the war in Gaza and the escalating tensions with Iran.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday welcomed the safe return of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu, a rescue mission launched by the Indian government amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Emotional returnees, including students and religious pilgrims, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian government for ensuring their safe return amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.