Iran-Israel conflict

June 17, 2025 11:23 AM

India advises nationals to evacuate Tehran amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

India on Tuesday advised its nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Iran to evacuate Tehran, shift to safer locations, and remain in close contact with the Indian Embassy amid growing tensions in the region. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that Indian students in Tehran have already been relocated to safer areas outside the city. The evacuations were facilitated through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy. Indian residents with access to priv...

June 16, 2025 8:23 PM

Iran-Israel conflict escalates into fourth day with rising civilian toll

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel intensified on Monday, marking its fourth day of relentless military exchanges, with both nations escalating their campaigns as civilian casualties mount. What began as Israeli preemptive strikes on Friday has spiraled into a sustained barrage of missiles and airstrikes, showing no immediate signs of de-escalation. According to Iran's Health Ministry, at least 224 people, predominantly civilians, have been killed since the conflict erupted, with many...

June 14, 2025 9:48 AM

Iran launches massive missile barrage against Israel following nuclear facility strikes

Iran launched a large-scale retaliatory missile and drone attack on Israel late Friday night, marking one of the most significant military confrontations between the two nations in recent history. Tehran named the assault “Operation Severe Punishment,” claiming it was a direct response to Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and top military leaders. The barrage triggered air raid sirens across Israel, sending millions of civilians rushing into bomb shelters. Explosions were rep...

June 13, 2025 4:08 PM

Trump urges Iran to make deal after Israel blasts nuclear and military targets

Israel launched large-scale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had attacked nuclear facilities and missile factories and killed a swathe of military commanders in what could be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran building an atomic weapon. U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Iran had brought the attack on itself by resisting U.S. demands in talks to restrict its nuclear programme, and urged it to make a deal, "with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal". ...

June 13, 2025 2:20 PM

Gold crosses ₹1 lakh on MCX as Israel-Iran tensions fuel safe-haven demand

Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened sharply higher on Friday, breaching the ₹1 lakh mark per 10 grams for the first time. The rally was driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which boosted safe-haven demand for the yellow metal. Silver prices also saw gains in early trade. MCX gold opened at ₹99,500 per 10 grams, up ₹1,108 or 1.12% from the previous close of ₹98,392. Shortly after, prices surged to ₹1,00,403, crossing the psychological ₹1 lak...

April 2, 2025 2:03 PM

Israel to expand Gaza military operation with large-scale evacuations

Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by large-scale evacuations of the population. Israeli leaders have been encouraged by signs of protest in Gaza against Hamas, the militant group that has controlled the enclave since 2007, and the expanded operation appeared at least partly aimed at increasing civilian pressure on its leaders. In a statement, Defence Mini...

October 29, 2024 10:52 AM

US warns Iran at UN of ‘severe consequences’ in case of new attacks

The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Monday of "severe consequences" if it undertakes any further aggressive acts against Israel or U.S. personnel in the Middle East. "We will not hesitate to act in self defense. Let there be no confusion. The United States does not want to see further escalation. We believe this should be the end of the direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the 15-member cou...