Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:08am on 02 Mar 2026,Monday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an emergency Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to assess the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. With an estimated 9.6 million Indian nationals across the region including 10,000 in Iran, the CCS expressed serious concern over their safety. The panel reviewed stranded travelers, students facing disrupted exams, and broader economic implications. All departments were directed to assist affected Indians. New Delhi is not immediately considering evacuations due to airspace closures. The MEA has issued advisories and activated embassy helplines across Tehran, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, and Damascus, while EAM Jaishankar urged both Iran and Israel to exercise restraint. (PC: PMO)
