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India has expressed deep concern over escalating unrest in the Middle East with a fervid exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel. Besides, the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Iran.

“We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in the security situation in the region. Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran,” MEA said in a press release.

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Recent developments in Lebanon, Syria and Iran have raised concerns of a wider conflict in the region. Indian Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to dissolve contention in the strife-hit region. “It is crucial that all issues be addressed through peaceful means, it added.

Updates:

- Shortly after Iran launched a wave of missiles towards Israel, prompting citizens to seek refuge in shelters, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that their exercise of “self-defence” against Israel had ended, unless the “Israeli regime chooses to provoke further retaliation"

- Over 180 ballistic missiles fired by Iran last night struck near the Tel Aviv headquarters of Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad. A video circulating on social media reveals a large crater near the Mossad headquarters following Tehran's missile attack

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran made a ‘big mistake’ by striking missiles in their territory, asserting that there will be retaliation to this misadventure by the Tehran

- The US emphasised that there was a clear distinction between Israel's recent military actions against Hamas and Hezbollah and Iran's retaliatory missile strike on Israel. It condemned Iran’s misadventure, asserting that the US was strongly backing Israel

- The IDF has sent more troops to south Lebanon after it announced a targeted ground invasion in the region. They also warned residents of over two dozen villages to evacuate the area

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- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Iran and Hezbollah to cease their assaults on Israel without delay, cautioning that Iran's actions could escalate tensions and destabilise the broader region

- In view of the escalating conflict, Iran has closed its airspace. All flights will remain suspended until Thursday

- Delhi Police has heightened security around the Israel Embassy. Patrolling has increased at and near the embassy and teams have been deployed at the building

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