Iran-US conflict: Centre monitoring situation in Gulf, India preparing for any eventuality

On Wednesday, Centre reacted to ongoing Iran-US tensions in West Asia. MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan stated that Narendra Modi government was closely monitoring developments in Gulf region. He highlighted that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar h spoken to his counterparts in Jordan, Oman, Qatar, France, UAE, Iran and US. On or hand, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Prhan revealed that India was preparing to deal with any eventuality.  

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Crisis in West Asia

While Iran and US have been at loggerhes for quite sometime, ir relationship took a worse turn after a US air raid killed General Soleimani, considered by many as second most powerful figure in Iran. General Soleimani h acquired a larger than life im due to his role in spreing Iranian influence in West Asia.  US accused General Soleimani and Quds Force of killing hundreds of Americans.

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Earlier in day, Iran retaliated by launching more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing thousands of US troops. While US has t confirmed any casualties, Iranian state television claimed that at least 80 Americans were killed in airstrike. Iranian Foreign Minister Jav Zarif defended missile attack and clarified that his country did t seek war. 

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Punjab CM requests Centre to prepare a safety plan

Ministry of External Affairs has issued an visory to Indians urging m to avoid travelling to Iraq unless it was absolutely necessary. Indian nationals currently living in Iran have also been asked to remain alert. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Captain Amarinder Singh called upon Centre to prepare a safety plan for millions of Indians living in Gulf countries.  

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