Moments after US President Donald Trump announced Iran and Israel agree to a ceasefire, the Israeli military launched a series of strikes on multiple locations in Iran on Tuesday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the ceasefire has been jointly agreed upon by both nations and would mark a significant de-escalation in hostilities that have gripped the region.
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Sunday called for de-escalation and peace amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Former Crown Prince of Iran, Raza Pahlavi, has sought a "regime change" in Tehran, saying the current "regime is defeated, teetering on the edge of collapse, and must not be allowed to continue" and that "time has come to end this ruin and begin a new era for Iran.
Sensex closed at 81,896.79 points, down 511.38 points, or 0.62 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,971.90 points or 140.50 points or 0.56 per cent. At one point, Sensex was about 1,000 points down but recovered later.
Several southern Israeli towns were without power as a result of an Iranian missile striking near "strategic infrastructure sites," the Israel Electric Corporation said on Monday.
Iran launched at least 15 missiles in four volleys. There were no initial reports of Israeli casualties, but emergency services received calls from seven crash sites in the north, south and lowlands.
If the heightened tension in West Asia pushes average crude prices by USD 10 per barrel, it will typically push up India's net oil imports by nearly USD 13-14 billion during the year, enlarging India's CAD by 0.3 per cent of GDP, noted a recent report by ICRA.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the Pakistan government to withdraw its recommendation for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.
While speaking to ANI on India's position in the conflict, Awwad described India as a "natural extension" of West Asia, underscoring the region's significance to India's foreign policy and strategic interests. He called on India to take a leadership role in promoting peace and stability i
In a coordinated effort, New Delhi's Telangana Bhavan facilitated the safe transit of six Telangana students who arrived at midnight yesterday--four from Iran and two from Israel.