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Mounting Tensions in West Asia: India's Diplomatic Balancing Act
- On June 13, 2025, Israel carried out multiple airstrikes across Iran aimed at disrupting its nuclear facilities and high-ranking military officials, resulting in the death of General Hossein Salami.
- The strikes, named Operation Rising Lion, occurred amid escalating regional tensions, prompting Iran's vow of retaliation and worldwide calls for restraint and diplomacy.
- Several countries, including India, France, Malaysia, Turkey, the UAE, and the United Nations, called on those involved to remain calm and prioritize diplomatic efforts in order to prevent further escalation.
- India conveyed serious concern regarding the recent tensions between Iran and Israel, emphasized its ongoing communication with Indian citizens in both countries, urged them to remain vigilant and adhere to local safety guidelines, and reiterated its strong bilateral relations while continuously observing the situation.
- The airstrikes raised fears of a wider regional conflict amid existing instability in Gaza, leading Israel to declare a state of emergency and global leaders to call urgently for de-escalation.
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Mounting Tensions in West Asia: India's Diplomatic Balancing Act
Mounting Tensions in West Asia: India's Diplomatic Balancing Act India has expressed significant concern over escalating tensions in West Asia, following Israel's recent strikes on Iran's military complexes. The Ministry of External Affairs has urged both nations to avoid further escalatory steps and reiterated the importance of using diplomatic channels to resolve the burgeoning crisis.The strikes, dubbed Operation Rising Lion by Israel, target…
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