The Middle East has entered a phase of unprecedented volatility following reports of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid US and Israeli military strikes. With regional tensions reaching a boiling point, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced deep concern over the escalating violence and the safety of thousands of Indians currently stranded in the conflict zones.

The loss of Iran’s highest religious and political authority has sent shockwaves across the globe, triggering a massive military mobilization across West Asia. As threats of retaliatory strikes loom, the risk of a full-scale regional war has become the primary focus of international diplomacy.

Prime Minister Modi has reportedly held high-level briefings to assess the impact of the conflict on India’s national interests and energy security. The Indian government’s top priority remains the evacuation and safety of the vast Indian diaspora working and living in the affected countries. India has called for restraint from all parties, emphasizing the need for dialogue to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
Sources suggest that the Indian Air Force (IAF) and commercial carriers have been placed on standby for a potential large-scale evacuation mission, similar to past operations like Operation Vande Bharat or Operation Ganga. Emergency helplines are expected to be activated for families in India seeking information about their loved ones abroad.