US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Jaishankar Receives Two Crucial Calls in 24 Hours
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News18•15-01-2026, 16:41
US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Jaishankar Receives Two Crucial Calls in 24 Hours
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received calls from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iranian Foreign Minister Sayyed Abbas Araghchi within 24 hours amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
- •Trump's statement hinted at a slight de-escalation, mentioning Iran's commitment to not kill or hang protesters.
- •India issued an advisory urging its citizens to leave Iran, indicating intelligence inputs about a deteriorating situation.
- •US troops withdrew from the 'Al-Udeid' airbase in Qatar, a key Middle East nerve center, signaling potential pre-emptive measures or relocation.
- •Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared peak missile preparedness and openly threatened neighboring countries if their territory is used for US attacks.
Why It Matters: Intense diplomatic activity and military movements highlight the volatile US-Iran standoff, with India playing a key role.
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