Tehran: The deadly conflict between Iran and Israel entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with both sides widening their attacks. Israeli air strikes have killed at least 224 people in Iran, including some of Tehran's top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. The Israeli authorities have said that at least 24 people, including women and children, were killed in Iranian attacks on their territory. Israel's army warned that it had detected new missiles launched from Iran.
US President Donald Trump was on Monday leaving a Group of Seven summit early as he hinted at greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict and warned Tehran residents to evacuate. Before flying out of Canada in the middle of the G7 gathering, he took to social media to back Israel and issue an alert to the Iranian capital of nearly 10 million people.
The situation deteriorated in Middle East after Israel's large-scale attacks aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, sparking retaliation. The fierce exchanges of fire came amid talks between Tehran and Washington seeking to reach a deal on Iran's nuclear programme.
India's balancing activities
India finds itself in a delicate position as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, given its close but distinct strategic relationships with both countries. Top government sources said that India's military ties with Israel and Iran are shaped by its core national interests - primarily defence, energy security and regional stability. With the conflict showing no signs of easing, India is carefully navigating its position, focusing on diplomacy and strategic autonomy to safeguard its long-term interests
