New Delhi \/ Tehran \/ Middle East | International Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n India has finally reacted to the killing of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei<\/strong>, expressing official condolences amid a rapidly escalating conflict between Iran, the United States<\/strong>, and Israel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The development comes as the war in the Middle East enters a new and dangerous phase, with drone strikes, naval clashes, and advanced weapons deployments reported across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India\u2019s Vikram Misri<\/strong> visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book following the death of Khamenei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to reports, the gesture marked India\u2019s first official reaction<\/strong> to the assassination of the Iranian leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials said the move was intended to convey diplomatic respect and solidarity during Iran\u2019s national mourning period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A government statement noted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cForeign Secretary Vikram Misri, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the Condolence Book at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi and offered condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Khamenei, who ruled Iran since 1989, was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.\u2013Israeli strike on February 28<\/strong>, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The United States has reportedly launched a large-scale military campaign called \u201cOperation Epic Fury.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to international reports, the operation has targeted nearly 2,000 Iranian military sites<\/strong>, including missile launchers and command centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The strikes aim to severely weaken Iran\u2019s ballistic missile and drone capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Military sources claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe air campaign has dwarfed that of the 2003 Iraq War and significantly reduced Iran\u2019s missile and drone capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Reports also suggest the U.S. has begun deploying advanced laser-based air-defence systems<\/strong> to counter Iranian drones and missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major naval escalation occurred when a U.S. submarine torpedo reportedly sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena<\/strong>, killing more than 80 sailors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attack took place near major shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean, dramatically escalating the maritime dimension of the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iran has responded with a wave of missile and drone strikes<\/strong> targeting U.S. bases, Israeli territory, and allied infrastructure across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tehran also claimed responsibility for attacks on American-linked shipping routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iranian officials said the country would respond decisively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Iranian ambassador in India stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe entered negotiations despite knowing their intentions. But before the timeline ended, they attacked \u2014 and we announced that we would respond.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Reports also indicate Iranian drones have landed or crashed in Azerbaijan<\/strong>, raising fears that the conflict could spread further across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The conflict has triggered widespread geopolitical concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Analysts warn the confrontation could expand into a broader regional war involving multiple powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feb 28, 2026<\/strong> March 1\u20133<\/strong> March 4<\/strong> March 5<\/strong> With retaliatory strikes continuing and new weapons systems being deployed, analysts say the Middle East conflict may be entering its most volatile phase in decades<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The crisis now involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate remain uncertain as both sides prepare for further confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Delhi \/ Tehran \/ Middle East | International Desk India has finally reacted to the killing of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, expressing official condolences amid a rapidly escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. The development comes as the war in the Middle East enters a new and dangerous phase, with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8100,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\n India Offers Condolences After Days of Silence<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n War Expands: \u201cOperation Epic Fury\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n Naval Clash: Iranian Warship Sunk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Iran\u2019s Retaliation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n Global Alarm<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n Timeline of the Escalation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
US-Israel strike reportedly kills Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran launches missile and drone retaliation across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naval clash reported; Iranian warship sunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India officially expresses condolences; Foreign Secretary visits Iranian Embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n What Happens Next?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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