New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday condemned the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and urged the Union government to intervene and end “the hostilities”, and also ensure the safety of Indians in the region. “For weeks, President Trump maintained the charade of diplomacy and negotiations with Iran. Egged on by the Israeli PM, Mr Netanyahu and hawks in the US, he has launched a military offensive aimed at achieving regime change,” posted Jairam Ramesh, Congress gen…
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New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Saturday said that it remains deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians.”India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address under…
Abu Dhabi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that the country’s air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country, on Saturday. The operation to successfully intercept the new wave of Iranian missiles was carried out with high efficiency and without any damage, the UAE’s Defence Ministry stated. “The Ministry affirmed its full readiness and preparedness to deal with any threats, stressing…
Kathmandu, Feb 28 (IANS) The Nepal government on Saturday urged Nepali nationals living in Israel, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries to remain vigilant and strictly follow security advisories issued by the respective authorities as the war between the United States and Iran escalates. On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched joint aerial attacks on Iran, while Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes after bilateral talks aimed at resolving the Iranian nuclear programme failed …
Doha, Feb 28 (IANS) Terming it as an “unacceptable escalation”, Qatar on Saturday strongly condemned the targetting of its territories and those of “sister States’ by Iranian ballistic missiles, asserting that Doha reserves its full right to respond. “The State of Qatar expresses its strongest condemnation of the targetting of Qatari territories with Iranian ballistic missiles, considering it a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct assault on its security and the safety of its…
Abu Dhabi, Feb 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday announced that it has successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles targetting the country. In a statement released Saturday afternoon, UAE’s Ministry of Defence stated that the country was subjected to a “brazen attack” with Iranian ballistic missiles, which the UAE air defences handled with the “highest efficiency” as the security situation in the country remains under control. It mentioned that fallout of debris in a resi…
Kuwait City, Feb 28 (IANS) Kuwait on Saturday strongly condemned the “heinous Iranian attack” that targetted the Kuwaiti territory, calling it a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and airspace. In a statement, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the country will take all necessary measures to protect its territory. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait’s strong condemnation of the heinous Iranian attack that targetted Kuwaiti territory this morn…
Doha, Feb 28 (IANS) As tensions in the region escalated, the Embassy of India in Doha issued an “important advisory”, asking all Indian nationals in Qatar to take due care and follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities.”In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in Qatar are advised to take due care, follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities. Our Embassy is continuing to function as usual,” the …
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday secured the extradition of a wanted fugitive from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula, a wanted criminal for alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal intimidation in Andhra Pradesh, had a red notice issued against him. He was brought back by the crime investigative agency from the UAE through INTERPOL channels. Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula was escorted by a team of Dubai Police and arri…
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade and weapons programmes. The Treasury Department on Wednesday said the action targets Iran’s so-called shadow fleet and networks supplying ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons programmes.“Iran exploits financial systems to sell illicit oil, launder the proceeds, procure components for its nuclear and conventional weapons programs, and sup…