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World on edge as Iran launches attacks on Israel; latter intercepts in time

Iran promised an attack against Israel after its embassy compound in Syria was hit by missiles on April 1, killing seven Iranian officers

Jaishankar speaks to Iranian EAM, seeks release of Indians on MSC Aries

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and sought the release of 17 Indian nationals onboard a Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel. On the Iran-Israel hostilities, Jaishankar, during the phone conversation, called for avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to the path of diplomacy. India has been in touch with Iran to secure the release of the Indians onboard container ship MSC Aries that was seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. "Spoke to Iranian FM @Amirabdolahian this evening. Took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries," Jaishankar said on 'X'. "Discussed the current situation in the region. Stressed the importance of avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy. Agreed to remain in touch," he said. Special Naval Forces of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized 'MSC Aries' reportedly in view of its links with .

G7 leaders condemn Iran attack, say they stand in solidarity with Israel

President Joe Biden convened the Group of Seven advanced democracies on Sunday to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented and largely unsuccessful aerial attack on Israel and to prevent a wider regional escalation. After their videoconference, the leaders issued a joint statement unequivocally condemning in the strongest terms" the direct attack by Iran while expressing our full solidarity and support to Israel and reaffirming our commitment towards its security. The G7 made up of the US, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Britain and Canada -- also said that Iran, with its actions, has further stepped toward the destabilisation of the region and risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation. They said their nations stand ready to take further measures now and in response to further destabilising initiatives. The United States assisted Israel in shooting down dozens of drones and missiles fired by Tehran in what was the first time that Iran has launched a direct ...

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights; airlines avoid Iranian airspace

Air India on Sunday decided to temporarily suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. An official said the direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be suspended for now. Air India operates four weekly flights between the national capital and Israeli city. The Tata group-owned carrier recommenced services to Tel Aviv on March 3 after a gap of nearly five months. Air India suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv, starting October 7, 2023, in the wake of the Hamas attack on the Israeli city.

Kerala CM seeks govt's help for return of 3 from cargo ship seized by Iran

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday sought the intervention of the external affairs ministry seeking the safe return of Indian nationals including three from the state who are onboard a seized Israel-linked cargo ship in the gulf region. Vijayan wrote a letter to Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today sharing the concerns of the Kerala government over the welfare and safety of the crew members of the ship MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz. As per reports, three among the crew, namely Sumesh, P V Dhanesh and Syamnath have been confirmed to be natives of Kerala. "As you are aware, the ship's seizure has caused great concern, especially for the families and loved ones of the crew members. Our collective objective at this point of time is the safe repatriation of all our nationals including those from Kerala, back to India without any delay. "Given the geopolitical situation surrounding this incident, I urge

Markets weighs risk of retaliation-cycle after Iran's air strike on Israel

With investors already rattled by sticky inflation and the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates, the escalation of the Middle East crisis is set to inject fresh volatility when trading resumes

Iran attack on Israel disrupts flight schedules for major Arab airlines

Emirates Airlines also cancelled some of its fights and rerouted others due to temporary airspace closures in the region from the late evening of Saturday to Sunday morning

Hamas rejected latest ceasefire proposal from mediators says Israel

Hamas, a militant group supported by Iran, turned down the outline presented by mediators, according to Mossad, the Israeli external-intelligence agency

Highlights of the day: Iran risks 'uncontrollable regional escalation', warns G7

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Iran warns Israel of 'larger response' against retaliation for drone attack

An Air Force base in southern Israel was hit, but continued to operate as normal and a 7-year old child was seriously hurt by shrapnel. There were no other reports of serious damage

India calls for de-escalation in wake of hostilities between Israel, Iran

We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

Conflict in West Asia: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of wider war

The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions, confirming long-held fears about the Israel-Hamas war spiraling into a broader conflagration. But Iran, Israel, the United States and Hamas also walked away with some gains. Here's a look at the fallout. ISRAEL'S RESPONSE COULD RESTORE FAITH IN ITS MILITARY As more than 300 drones and missiles headed toward Israel in the early hours of Sunday, the country was able to successfully put to the test its aerial defense array, which, along with help from allies, blocked 99 per cent of the projectiles and prevented any major damage. By contrast, Israel's military had suffered a bruising defeat at the hands of a far less equipped enemy when Hamas stormed from Gaza into Israel on October 7. That was a major blow to Israel's image as a regional military powerhouse and shattered any sense of invincibility. The response to Iran's attack could be what restores faith in the country's military, even as its for

Iran's attack on Israel exposes shadow war in West Asia; what's next

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel early Sunday marked a change in approach for Tehran, which had relied on proxies across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October. All eyes are now on whether Israel chooses to take further military action, while Washington seeks diplomatic measures instead to ease regional tensions. Iran says the attack was in response to an airstrike widely blamed on Israel that destroyed what Iran says were consular offices in Syria and killed two generals with its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard earlier this month. Israel said almost all the over 300 drones and missiles launched overnight by Iran were shot down by its anti-missile defence system, backed by the US and Britain. The sole reported casualty was a wounded girl in southern Israel, and a missile struck an Israeli airbase, causing light damage. Still, the chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard called the operation successful. Iran has managed to strike a balance between ...

Iran attacks Israel: How IDF downed 300 drones, missiles and who all helped

Israel Defense Forces says that together with a coalition of international partners, it achieved successful interception of 99 per cent of aerial threats launched by Iran

Oil seen opening up after Iran's attack, rally to depend on response

Iran launched explosive drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday in retaliation for a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1

British military jets shot down drones launched by Iran, says PM Sunak

"I can confirm that our planes did shoot down a number of Iranian attack drones," Sunak told broadcasters

Russia calls on all parties for restraint after Iranian strikes on Israel

Russia noted that Tehran had said the attack was made within the right to self defence after Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that Moscow condemned

UAE calls for restraint and to halt escalation in West Asian region

The UAE called for exercising the utmost restraint in order to avoid serious repercussions, and the region being pulled into new levels of instability

Indian mission in Israel issues advisory, asks to stick to safety protocols

The Indian mission in Israel on Sunday issued a fresh "important advisory" for its nationals after attacks on the Jewish State by Iran with hundreds of projectiles, advising them to stay calm and adhere to safety protocols. In an unprecedented attack, Iran and its proxies launched 330 missiles and drones on Israel on Saturday in retaliation to an alleged attack by Israel on a diplomatic installation of the Islamic Republic in Damascus in which several people were killed, including two top commanders. "In light of the recent events in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay calm and adhere to the safety protocols issued by the local authorities," the Indian mission said in the "important advisory" advisory posted on its social media handles. "The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and it is in touch with the Israeli authorities and Indian community members to ensure the safety of all our nationals," it added. It also urged Indian nationals to register

Israel 'successfully' blocks Iran's attack, Biden seeks diplomatic response

Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defences in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99 per cent of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike. US President Joe Biden said he would convene a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies on Sunday to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran's brazen attack. The language indicated that the Biden administration does not want Iran's assault to spiral into a broader military conflict. Iran launched the attack in response to a strike widely blamed on Israel on an Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month which killed two Iranian generals. Israel said Iran launched 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles early Sunday. By Sunday morning, Iran said the attack was over and Israel reopened it