PM Modi speaks to Jordan’s King Abdullah II on West Asia crisis

March 2, 2026 10:55 PM

PM Modi speaks to Jordan’s King Abdullah II on West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan, expressing India's deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in West Asia. The call came amid escalating military confrontations involving the US, Israel and Iran, which have reportedly drawn in several neighbouring countries through retaliatory strikes and missile attacks. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he had spoken with the King of Jordan to convey India's concern over ...

After Israel strikes Iran, airlines divert flights, airspace closed

June 13, 2025 11:07 AM

After Israel strikes Iran, airlines divert flights, airspace closed

Airlines cleared out of the airspace over Israel, Iran and Iraq and Jordan on Friday after Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran, Flightradar24 data showed, with carriers scrambling to divert and cancel flights to keep passengers and crew safe. Proliferating conflict zones around the world are becoming an increasing burden on airline operations and profitability, and more of a safety concern. Six commercial aircraft have been shot down unintentionally and three nearly missed since 2001,...