The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran early Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and proposed charging ships for safe passage. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Bahrain and two Emirati tankers, killing one Indian national and injuring eight others.
The Rajya Sabha sought clarification on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel in late February had any connection to subsequent military strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that no such discussions took place during the visit.
Air India passengers in Tel Aviv were evacuated to shelters, and the airline has suspended flights to New Delhi for a week after Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran.