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'Don't': US Warns Iran Over Likely Attack On Israel; India Issues Travel Advisory
India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory, urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice. Those already residing in these countries were advised to contact the Indian embassies and register themselves due to the escalating tensions.New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, several countries, including France, India, Russia, Poland, and the United Kingdom, have issued warnings advising their citizens against travelling to Israel. This caution comes in light of threats from Iran of a potential attack following a strike on its consulate in Damascus earlier this month.
The Ministry of External Affairs in India issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to refrain from travelling to both Iran and Israel until further notice. Indians currently residing in these countries were advised to contact the Indian embassies and register themselves in light of the escalating tensions.
The White House acknowledged the imminent threat posed by a potential Iranian attack on Israel, although no specific details regarding timing were disclosed.
In response to the heightened tensions, the United States announced the deployment of reinforcements to the Middle East, signalling concerns over the possibility of an Iranian assault on Israel.
Meanwhile, German airline Lufthansa announced the extension of its suspension of flights to and from Tehran, citing soaring tensions in the region. Additionally, the airline disclosed its decision to avoid Iranian airspace for its flights.
Israel-Iran Tension: Top 10 Developments
1. US President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to Iran amid fears of an imminent attack on Israel.
2. The warning followed reports, citing credible sources, that Iran plans to attack Israel within the next 48 hours.
3. The US has been on high alert since Tel Aviv attacked an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria, resulting in the death of three Iranian generals.
4. Several countries, including the US, UK, and France, issued new travel guidelines for their government employees in Israel due to the Iranian threat.
5. India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory advising citizens to avoid traveling to Iran and Israel until further notice.
6. The United States deployed reinforcements to the Middle East in response to concerns over a potential Iranian assault on Israel.
7. German airline Lufthansa extended its suspension of flights to and from Tehran due to escalating tensions in the region.
8. Tensions reached a critical level after a strike demolished the Iranian consulate in Syria, further exacerbating the situation.
9. Iran accused Israel of the strike, which resulted in the death of a top Iranian military commander and six officers.
10. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that an attack on Israel was "inevitable" following the consulate strike.
Source: Times Now News
