The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety and welfare of seafarers and maritime assets.
Iran-Israel war updates on March 4, 2026
West Asia is facing military turmoil where the U.S. and Israeli forces are at war against Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz - a major passage for vessels.
The war has intensified since the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday (February 28, 2026), attacks carried out by the U.S.
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