The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) received a briefing regarding the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the ensuing escalation in the Middle East, focusing on the security of Indian citizens in the region. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the CCS meeting on Sunday delved into the evolving situation in West Asia.
Comprising top officials like Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the CCS meeting addressed the rapidly deteriorating geopolitical scenario in the Middle East post the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The Committee expressed serious concerns about the safety of the large Indian expatriate community in the region.
The apex decision-making body on security and strategic matters in India, the CCS, emphasized the challenges faced by Indian travelers and students in the region due to the escalating tensions. It directed relevant departments to take necessary steps to assist affected Indian nationals and stressed the importance of de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy.
India’s stance in the Middle East crisis has been characterized by a balanced approach, advocating for de-escalation while safeguarding its citizens and economic interests. This security review is part of a series of high-stakes evaluations amid increasing global tensions.
