US-Israel's Iran Strikes Live Updates: The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, igniting military tensions in the Middle East, which has been on the brink of a conflict for several weeks. Israel said the US-led operation, called Epic Fury, had launched pre-emptive strikes. US President Donald Trump confirmed a "major combat operation" as explosions were heard in several parts of Iran. Tehran, which promised a "crushing" response to the US-led strikes, attacked US bases across the Middle East, including those in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan. Countries in the Middle East have shut their airspace while several countries have issued advisories to its citizens, asking them to take shelter and avoid unnecessary movement. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.

US-Israel Attacks Iran: S Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart, shares India's concern
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday had a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East following the US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. 
"Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening. Shared India's deep concern at the recent developments in Iran and the region," Jaishankar said in a post on X.
Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening.