Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed Parliament on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, stating that the government is closely monitoring developments in the region and prioritising the safety of Indian citizens.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said the escalating tensions in the Middle East are a matter of deep concern for India, particularly as millions of Indians live and work in Gulf countries. He added that the government is making every effort to assist Indians who may be affected by the crisis.
According to the minister, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has already helped relocate several Indian students to safer locations outside the Iranian capital. The embassy had earlier issued an advisory urging Indian nationals, including students, pilgrims, tourists and businesspersons, to leave Iran using available commercial transport options.
Jaishankar also informed Parliament that India had allowed three Iranian ships to dock at its ports after Iran requested permission on February 28. The approval was granted on March 1, and the crews are currently being accommodated in Indian naval facilities.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders raised concerns over the government’s response to the crisis and demanded a discussion in Parliament on the economic impact of the conflict, including rising oil prices and their effect on the Indian economy.
The conflict has already affected global markets, with crude oil prices rising sharply, contributing to a decline in Indian stock indices and pushing the Indian rupee to a record low against the US dollar.
The government, however, reiterated that it continues to engage with international partners and monitor developments closely while working to ensure the safety and return of Indian nationals from the region if necessary.
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