The attack was a stiff challenge for Israel’s air-defense system, which has intercepted projectiles fired from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Iran since the start of the war Oct. 7, 2023. They have ranged from short-range rockets to medium-range missiles to attack drones to ballistic missiles like those fired Friday night.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his counterparts in both Israel and Iran as tension in the Middle East escalated further, with the two countries launching fresh barrages of missiles at each other. Jaishankar shared the update in two late-night posts on X.

India shares cordial ties with both Israel and Iran, which appear on the brink of an all-out war. New Delhi has enhanced relations with Tel Aviv in recent years, while trade and connectivity links it to Tehran.

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments between Iran and Israel and called for restraint from both sides, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Iran remains in economic crisis due to international sanctions over its nuclear program, which have limited its oil exports. The Iranian rial remains weak and inflation is stubbornly high at around 40%. Any further disruption to oil exports would ripple globally.

By Bharath Rajeswaran (Reuters) -Indian shares declined on Friday, led by oil and gas stocks, as Israel's military strikes on Iran deepened tensions in the oil-rich Middle East and triggered a broad-based selloff across markets.

The Indian Embassy in Israel advises nationals to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols from Israeli authorities. Citizens should exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay near safety shelters due to the current regional situation.

United Nations, June 13 (IANS): India has abstained again on a General Assembly resolution critical of Israel, saying that the efforts should be focused on bringing the two sides in the Gaza conflict closer to find a solution based on dialogue and diplomacy.

(Reuters) -Indian equities are set to open lower on Friday, tracking declines in Asian markets, after Israel launched military strikes on Iran, escalating tensions in the oil-rich Middle East. The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 24,