Twelve people were injured in Israel after Iranian strikes in central areas and Tel Aviv districts, emergency services said. Magen David Adom said medics were treating “12 injured people,” including a woman in moderate condition. Others suffered light injuries from glass and blast impact. After issuing evacuation warnings, Israel struck Tehran’s Mehrabad airport, Iranian media reported. Another airport in Bushehr was also hit. An Iranian carrier on the ground was destroyed in the strike. Iran’s foreign ministry rejected talks with the US and Israel. It said it was “standing against evil” and accused others of turning “to the military option.” The fighting has spread across the region. (PC: HT)

Russia has offered to supply more oil to India if the Gulf crisis disrupts global shipments. A Russian source told Reuters that Moscow is ready to help if needed. Tensions in West Asia have raised fears over the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. India imports nearly half of its crude through this passage.   The government said India has enough crude and fuel stocks for about 50 days. Officials are also looking at other suppliers. Brent crude has crossed $80 per barrel. Experts warn prices may rise if the crisis continues, though there is no immediate shortage.

The United States has warned of an “imminent” Iranian attack on Dhahran, a key Saudi oil city. The alert comes as fighting between the US, Israel and Iran continues. President Donald Trump said it is “too late” for talks with Tehran. He claimed Iran’s “air defense, air force, navy, and leadership is gone.” Israel said it struck Iran’s “leadership compound,” including the presidential office in Tehran. More attacks were reported later. Iran’s Red Crescent said 787 people have been killed since the strikes began on Saturday. Oil and gas prices have risen. Share markets have fallen. Iran has launched attacks across the region in response. (PC: BBC)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah as tensions rise in the Gulf region. The calls came a day after his talks with leaders of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Modi expressed concern over the recent attacks in Gulf countries. He discussed the safety and well-being of the Indian community living there. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and the wider Middle East. It said the security of around one crore Indians in the region remains a major concern. Modi stressed the need for “early restoration of peace and stability.” (PC: HT)

Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old Indian-American student, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The attack happened early Sunday on West Sixth Street. Police said the gunman opened fire at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden before officers shot him dead. Shan was a senior at the University of Texas at Austin. She was pursuing dual degrees in Management Information Systems and Economics. She was set to graduate in May 2026. Assistant professor Russ Finney called her “one of our superstar students.” He wrote, “Absolutely crushing to lose her.” University president Jim Davis said she was “a loyal friend to many” and “preparing to change the world.” (PC: NDTV)

Six American soldiers were killed after an Iranian missile struck a US military facility in Kuwait, US officials confirmed. The United States Central Command first reported three deaths. The toll later rose to six after one soldier died of injuries and two bodies were found in the rubble. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a “powerful weapon” hit a “tactical operations centre that was fortified”. Officials said the missile evaded air defences. US media reported the troops were working in a temporary office space. The US has more than 13,000 troops stationed in Kuwait. The strike came amid ongoing fighting between the US, Israel and Iran. (PC: BBC)

The Iran women’s football team did not sing their national anthem before their opening match at the AFC Women's Asian Cup on the Gold Coast. The players stood still as the anthem played at Cbus Super Stadium. Head coach Marziyeh Jafari also stayed silent. The gesture was seen as a protest amid the war involving Iran, the US and Israel, days after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes. After the 3-0 defeat to South Korea, captain Zahra Ghanbari and Jafari avoided questions on the issue. An AFC official asked media to focus on football. Jafari said, “We knew that we would have a tough game ahead.”

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the government’s silence over the West Asia conflict. He asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports “the assassination of a head of state”. Gandhi said rising tensions between the US, Israel and Iran were pushing the region towards wider conflict. “Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty,” he said. He said attacks that violate sovereignty must be condemned. “Violence begets violence. Dialogue and restraint remain the only path to peace,” he added. Gandhi said India “must be morally clear” and speak in defence of international law and human lives. (PC: The Indian Express)

India on Tuesday voiced serious concern as the Iran-US conflict widened across the Middle East. The Ministry of External Affairs said the situation caused “great anxiety” for India. The MEA said nearly one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries. “Their safety and well-being is of utmost priority. We cannot be impervious to any development that negatively affects them,” it said. India also “firmly opposed” attacks on merchant ships. It said some Indian nationals had died or were missing in recent days. One Indian sailor was killed after a tanker was hit near Oman. India called for “dialogue and diplomacy” and urged an early end to the fighting. (PC: HT)

Israel said it carried out overnight airstrikes on key leadership sites in Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces said it targeted the Iranian presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building.   In a statement, the IDF said, “Numerous munitions were dropped on the Presidential Office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council.” It said the strikes were guided by Military Intelligence.   Israel said the compound is used to manage security decisions and oversee operations against Israel. It called the site “the most important and central headquarters” of Iran’s leadership.   The strikes mark a sharp rise in tensions after recent US-Israel attacks on Iran. (PC: X/IAFsite)