Israel-iran Tension

Israel today conducted fresh strikes in Beirut, killing at least six people, a day after its eight soldiers were killed in combat operations in Lebanon, marking the first losses since its forces crossed the border to target Iran-backed Hezbollah.

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates with Israel vowing to retaliate after the missile attacks by Iran, India Inc is bracing for a wider trade disruption across the key Red Sea route.

Israel said it killed Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in a powerful airstrike in Beirut, prompting Iran to call for the United Nations Security Council to meet over Israeli military's actions in Lebanon and across the Middle East region.

A top Iranian military commander has said his country had, some time ago, hit 12 Israeli vessels north of the Indian Ocean and elsewhere in response to Israel's attacks on 14 Iranian ships, according to state media.

Air India will not run flights to and from Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the airlines said.

Air India on Friday announced suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till further notice amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.

Middle East tensions have soared as Iran and Hamas, together with Hezbollah, vowed strong retaliation to the assassination of their group leaders, blamed on Israel, spurring fears of a regional war.

The killing this week of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, hours after the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah's military chief in Beirut, has triggered vows of vengeance from Iran and the so-called "axis of resistance".

Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising regional tensions as mourners filled Tehran's city centre calling for revenge.

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to "remain vigilant" and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy.

A military base in central Iraq, which was housing army troops and pro-Iranian paramilitaries, was hit with "bombing" overnight amid spiralling tensions between Israel and Iran, reports suggest. The US military has denied any role in the attack.

Air India today said its flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till April 30 amid tensions in the Middle East.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has made an apparent call for peace amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, two countries in the Middle East that are on the brink of an all-out war in the fallout of the Gaza conflict.

Israel has vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country - prompting appeals for de-escalation by world leaders fearing wider conflict in the Middle East.

Israel today conducted fresh strikes in Beirut, killing at least six people, a day after its eight soldiers were killed in combat operations in Lebanon, marking the first losses since its forces crossed the border to target Iran-backed Hezbollah.

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates with Israel vowing to retaliate after the missile attacks by Iran, India Inc is bracing for a wider trade disruption across the key Red Sea route.

Israel said it killed Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in a powerful airstrike in Beirut, prompting Iran to call for the United Nations Security Council to meet over Israeli military's actions in Lebanon and across the Middle East region.

A top Iranian military commander has said his country had, some time ago, hit 12 Israeli vessels north of the Indian Ocean and elsewhere in response to Israel's attacks on 14 Iranian ships, according to state media.

Air India will not run flights to and from Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the airlines said.

Air India on Friday announced suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till further notice amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.

Middle East tensions have soared as Iran and Hamas, together with Hezbollah, vowed strong retaliation to the assassination of their group leaders, blamed on Israel, spurring fears of a regional war.

The killing this week of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, hours after the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah's military chief in Beirut, has triggered vows of vengeance from Iran and the so-called "axis of resistance".

Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising regional tensions as mourners filled Tehran's city centre calling for revenge.

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to "remain vigilant" and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy.

A military base in central Iraq, which was housing army troops and pro-Iranian paramilitaries, was hit with "bombing" overnight amid spiralling tensions between Israel and Iran, reports suggest. The US military has denied any role in the attack.

Air India today said its flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till April 30 amid tensions in the Middle East.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has made an apparent call for peace amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, two countries in the Middle East that are on the brink of an all-out war in the fallout of the Gaza conflict.

Israel has vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country - prompting appeals for de-escalation by world leaders fearing wider conflict in the Middle East.