India has issued an urgent advisory asking its citizens to leave Iran immediately, despite the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the ceasefire but warned that the situation remains unstable on the ground. Thousands of Indians remain in Iran, including students, as New Delhi pushes for coordinated evacuations. The advisory has raised questions about whether the ceasefire is temporary and if a larger escalation could follow.
08 April,2026 08:13 PM IST
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Strikes in Sidon and the Tyre district triggered panic as Israel issued evacuation warnings south of the Zahrani River. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would honor the Iran ceasefire but continue fighting Hezbollah, leaving Lebanon outside the truce. Confusion grew after mediation claims suggested the ceasefire would extend across the region. France and Spain warned the situation risks wider escalation and called for respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty.
08 April,2026 08:13 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong criticism after US President Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called the move a political disaster, claiming Israel was not involved in key decisions affecting its national security. While Israel backed the conditional ceasefire, the political backlash continues to grow.
08 April,2026 08:12 PM IST
A high-stakes US military rescue mission to recover a missing F-15 crew member has unfolded alongside a wave of deadly strikes inside Iran, dramatically escalating tensions across the West Asia. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the deaths of five fighters in Ardabil following overnight attacks, reportedly linked to US and Israeli operations. The strikes coincided with an intense American rescue effort involving dozens of aircraft, an operation that officials are calling one of the most complex in recent times. Meanwhile, the conflict spilled beyond Iran’s borders. A suspected Iranian drone strike targeted a major energy facility in Bahrain, igniting a storage tank fire at Bapco Energies. Authorities later confirmed the situation was brought under control with no reported injuries, but the message was clear, the confrontation is widening.
08 April,2026 07:45 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
