A former Iranian diplomat and nuclear negotiator has warned that military action would destabilise the entire Middle East, urging both Washington and Tehran to pursue direct dialogue to resolve mounting tensions.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday urged Iranian authorities to grant consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained on MT Valiant Roar. Despite repeated requests since Dec 14, access hasn't been granted.
Responding to comments relating to India's non-participation in the 'BRICS Naval Exercise', Jaiswal said that it was not a regular or institutionalised BRICS activity, nor did all BRICS members take part in it.
New Delhi [India], January 17: As the world navigates one of the most intricate geopolitical and economic periods in recent decades, India finds itself at the forefront of global focus. Trade conflicts, tariff uncertainties, ongoing disputes such as the Ukraine war, tensions involving Iran a
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the Iranian government has cancelled the hanging of over 800 people allegedly involved in the nationwide protests and added that he "greatly respects" Iran for that.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that India and Iran have traditionally shared very close relations, adding that Iran has also had longstanding ties with Kashmir.
India on Friday reiterated that it shares a long-standing partnership with Iran and is closely tracking developments as the situation continues to evolve.
Kashmiri Shia Muslims in Srinagar and Budgam staged demonstrations in support of Iran and protested against the United States and Israel amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.
India is engaging with the US to ensure its Chabahar Port projects continue under a conditional sanctions waiver valid till April 26, 2026, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The MEA is also monitoring US tariff-related developments, while highlighting India-Iran trade at USD 1.6 bill
Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Friday expressed confidence in the Centre's efforts to evacuate students from Iran, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's priority to ensure no child is left behind in conflict zones.