External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered wider regional conflict. India urged restraint, emphasised dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation, and confirmed that the Cabinet Committ
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, arrived at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office on Monday for a meeting of party MPs.
US President Donald Trump stated that the end of the war with Iran will be a "mutual" decision with Benjamin Netanyahu. He claimed the conflict saved Israel from destruction, reiterated that Iran's new leadership needs US approval to "last long," and urged a pardon for Netanyahu to ensure wa
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination"
Iranian President Pezeshkian clarified that he seeks "good relations" with neighbours, blaming "enemies" for misinterpreting his stance. While offering an apology and pledging no unprovoked attacks on Gulf nations, he remains defiant against Donald Trump's demand for "unconditional surrender
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday urged for de-escalation in the US-Israel vs Iran conflict, saying that stability and calm should be restored as soon as possible.
Iran's Supreme Leader's representative, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, stated that Iran is defending its independence against US and "Zionist" aggression. He emphasised that regional stability should rely on internal cooperation rather than foreign guarantees, while affirming that 3,000-year-old c
US President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of six US soldiers killed by Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The Army identified the fallen heroes following a surprise attack on Shuaiba Port. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the administration's strategy while criticising media
US Central Command has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran as "Operation Epic Fury" intensifies. President Trump demanded "unconditional surrender," vowing to "Make Iran Great Again" (MIGA) with new leadership. Tensions remain high following the death of Khamenei, as the US seeks a role in
Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggress
Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has urged the Security Council to halt "joint US-Israeli" attacks. He alleged a US "war crime" after the frigate Dena was targeted in international waters, reportedly killing 100 sailors. Tehran is demanding international accountability and an immed
Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood on Friday stated that the war between the US-Israel vs Iran might go on for a while, adding that Iran is retaliating and is willing to die, unlike America.