West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the military escalation in the Middle East and underlined the long term impact of the joint US-Israel strikes and retaliatory strikes of Iran on the global economy and oil prices.
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."
As the West Asia conflict enters its fourth day, the return of Indian students living in Iran has become a focal point, with their families appealing to the government to ensure their safe return.
Israel's Defence force said that in the past 24 hours, hundreds of fighter jets and aircraft had been striking hundreds of targets simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon.
A passenger, who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai, while speaking to ANI, said, "I was in Dubai for three days, so there were problems at some places, but the administration there managed everything well."
A traveller from Mumbai said she was stuck in transit but received support from the governments of India and the UAE. She added that airline staff and hotel teams were very helpful during the difficult period. She noted that the situation where she was staying appeared relatively safer th
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.
In an interview with ANI, Ilahi said, "Actually, our Supreme Leader wasn't just an ordinary leader. He was our father. He was our spiritual leader. He was our Marja in our religion. Marja means authentic, which we rely on him.
Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of United States Central Command in briefing said that the US will not stop and that Iran's ability to hit back was declining rapidly.
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.