In a significant development, the United States and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Iran following its recent attack on Israel, an action that has significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East. This weekend's events mark a worrying progression in the regional conflict, potentially edging closer to an all-out war.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India issued a significant travel advisory on Friday, urging Indian nationals to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran and Israel.

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.