"I know there's a lot of interest in reports from the Middle East overnight and we understand that we get that. I'm going to say it now, though I know you all will certainly ask me about that. We do not have any comment on the reports at this time," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean
India's Sensex experienced a decline of 0.6 per cent, particularly affecting consumer durables and banking stocks. Today, Sensex continues to trend lower in alignment with other Asian stocks.
The Central city of Isfahan is "completely calm and secure", Al Jazeera reported citing the country's Mehr News Agency on Friday, hours after explosions were reported near the city's airport.
Following the reports of Israeli strikes on Isfehan city in Central Iran, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in a veiled comment on Friday has said that rockets should be sent to stars rather than at each other.
In retaliation to recent attacks by Iran, Israel during early hours on Friday morning (local time) launched missile strikes against Tehran, ABC News reported citing a senior US official.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, warned Israel against taking any military actions targeting Iranian interests. He stated Iran has concluded its "defense and counteroffensive measures" and urged the international community to stop Israel from carrying out any military op
The US has emphasised the importance of avoiding further escalation and working with partners in the region and around the world to create a "unified diplomatic" response to Iran's "reckless and irresponsible behaviour."
John Kirby said that the US House of Representatives should move the bill in order to help the US get security assistance for Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific.
Additional United States military assets that were moved into the Middle East before Iran's attack on Israel will remain in place, CNN reported, citing Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
Hailing the BJP's manifesto in Bengaluru on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's immense potential in the global value chains that foster an enabling environment for trade, investing in infrastructure, and nurturing a skilled workforce.