According to the Commerce Ministry sources, the Commerce Secretary held a meeting with stakeholders from shipping and air-cargo sectors to discuss the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on India's trade and he actions needed to normalize it.
Rafael Grossi said IAEA inspectors remain present in Iran, ready to be deployed at nuclear sites when possible, even though the number of agency staff has been reduced somewhat, considering the security situation there.
Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah warned it will target US bases across the Middle East if the US joins the Iran-Israel war. The group also threatened key shipping routes, while President Trump said he will decide in two weeks whether to launch a strike on Iran, CNN reported.
In a speech on Thursday night, Qassem said, "It does not harm anyone in the slightest way; rather, it represents a great scientific contribution to the advancement of Iran and the region, relying on its own capabilities without foreign tutelage."
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged his nation to stand strong against perceived threats from enemies, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Former Envoy KP Fabian provided insights into how the Israel-Iran conflict might turn out and hoped on how a ceasefire may come soon. He has also listed the possible rationale behind Trump hosting Pakistan Army chief for lunch at the White House.
Putin has confirmed Russia's readiness to mediate a dialogue between Iran and Israel in a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, state media reported.