The Congress MP emphasised that the escalating tensions in West Asia pose immediate challenges to India's energy supply chains, autonomy and citizen safety.
Bahrain reports an Iranian drone strike on a desalination plant and the Sitra area, leaving children in critical condition. Despite President Pezeshkian's claims of seeking "good relations" with neighbours, Tehran remains defiant against US President Trump's demands for "unconditional surren
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.
Asian markets tanked in the opening session on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI falling around 7 per cent, after crude oil prices surged sharply amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Brent crude prices surged sharply on Monday, rising by more than 25 per cent to USD 116.5 per barrel, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia which has made crude prices bullish.
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"
Iran's absence from the global oil market is likely to be offset by an existing oversupply in global oil inventories, providing a buffer against potential supply disruptions, according to a report by CareEdge.
Jamat-e-Islami Hind Vice President, Malik Mohtasim Khan, on Sunday said that countries around the world must raise their voice agaisnt the bullying of the United States and Israel after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayotollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Sunday urged the Indian government to prioritise humanity amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing that the current situation is not the time for politics.
According to an official release, between 10 and 18 March 2026, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on the following routes, thus boosting much-needed capacity when travel options for passengers remain constrained.
Travel service provider EaseMyTrip on Sunday announced the operation of charter flights from Qatar's Doha and Bahrain to Delhi and Mumbai to assist Indian travellers in returning home amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
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