Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: PM's key meet amid protests over Khamenei's death; Indian worker injured in UAE

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Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Here's what you need to know-

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and condemned the attacks on the country amid Iranian retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes.
• An Indian national was among 58 foreign workers injured in Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is currently out of danger, the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday as Tehran expanded its strikes on West Asian countries.
• Security was stepped up at the US Consulate General in Hyderabad after protests erupted in the city, and in other parts of India, after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• Major Indian airports — including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai — are on operational alert, managing diversions, cancellations and passenger assistance.
• Indian carriers such as Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express have cancelled or suspended multiple international services to the Middle East and Europe, citing safety concerns.
• The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has activated 24x7 helplines for stranded passengers, while airlines are offering rebooking and refunds amid uncertainty.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Air India will run its North America and Europe services through alternative routes across available Middle East airspaces and will cancel six flights to different European cities on March 2.

"All other flights to North America and Europe will operate as per schedule using alternative routings over available airspaces in the Middle East, which is expected to add to the flying times. Additionally, flights to New York (JFK) and Newark (Liberty International) will operate with technical stops at Rome (Fiumicino Airport)," Air India said in a statement.

The halt in Rome will increase overall flying time for services to North America and lead to higher operating costs.

With the airspaces over Iran and Iraq still closed, officials told news agency PTI that the airline will use the Egypt route to reach Europe, adding around 30 to 40 minutes to flight duration.

Officials added that flights to Europe and North America will pass through Oman, the southern part of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Oman's foreign ministry on Sunday signalled Iran is ready to engage and work towards de-escalation. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in a call with Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi, said Tehran was open “to any serious efforts that contribute to stopping the escalation and returning to stability.”

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told Atlantic Magazine that Iran's new leadership wants to talk to him and that he has agreed

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: An Indian national was among 58 foreign workers injured in Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is currently out of danger, the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday.

The UAE defence ministry had said on social media that 58 people from 15 countries, including India, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, had sustained “minor injuries” in Iranian strikes.

The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi subsequently acknowledged that an Indian national was injured, and said it was in touch with hospital authorities.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: The Palau-flagged oil tanker which came under attack off Oman's Musandam peninsula had 15 Indian crew members on board, PTI news agency reported.

Oman's Maritime Security Center said the oil tanker Skylight was subjected to an attack around five nautical miles north of the port of Khasab in the Musandam governorate, according to Oman news agency. The entire crew was safely evacuated.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi issued a passenger advisory warning on Sunday regarding potential disruptions to westbound international flights.

“Due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, westbound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule changes,” the advisory stated.

It further urged passengers to check with their respective airlines and get the latest flight information before leaving for the airport.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to convene a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security in Delhi on Sunday night, government sources said.

The CCS is the highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters of the country. “He (PM Modi) is expected to land in Delhi after a two-day-long tour at around 9.30pm,” said a person familiar with the developments. The PM was in Tamil Nadu to inaugurate some projects earlier in the day.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: The Shia community in Bhopal held a mass condolence meeting on Sunday and held a protest against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US -Israel strikes.

The condolence meeting was held after Zohr prayers at the Ale Mohammad Shia Jama Masjid in the Karond area, PTI news agency reported. More than 100 people took out a protest march after the meeting.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Indian airlines cancelled 350 international flights Sunday after operations faced disruption as the confrontation in the Middle East escalated.

Airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, have cancelled flights owing to closure of airspaces in the Middle East. “In view of airspace restrictions arising from geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled on 01.03.2026,” the civil aviation ministry said.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“A respected leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, was killed; the Iranians will definitely retaliate... While the peace talks were underway in Geneva, the attack was launched. This is a cowardly and inhuman attack...” Owaisi said.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Air India on Sunday announced no additional charges for rescheduling and full refunds for flight tickets till March 5 which were booked on or before February 28.

"For bookings made on or before 28 February 2026, with travel originally planned up to 5 March 2026, you can:

✅ Reschedule your flight at no additional charge, or

✅Request a full refund to your original form of payment," Air India said in a post on X.

The airline stated that it was extending “full flexibility” for travel “to/from Middle East”, adding that it was closely monitoring the situation.

After Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint strikes by US and Israel, people took to streets in parts of India to protest the killing.

In Ladakh, Shia Muslims protested against the Supreme Leader's killing and mourned his death, ANI news agency reported.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Many Rajasthani residents and students are stranded in various locations across the Middle East, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, following a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks triggering the closure of regional airspace. Amid reports of explosions near student hostels and major landmarks, the stranded Indian nationals have turned to the Indian government for urgent evacuation assistance.

The situation is worsening following Iran's continued attacks on the UAE and Dubai. The family of Siddharth Jain, a Kota student stranded in Dubai, reported that he was staying in a hostel in the Academy Educational Zone. He had also said that all students are safe following a missile attack near his hostel.

Father Rajkumar Jain stated that "he is in constant communication with the children. He also appeals to the government and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to bring his children back to India soon. So that we can see our children. Kota resident Tanya Sharma got stuck in Abu Dhabi while coming to India from Canada. Currently, she has been shifted to a hotel. Tanya's brother said that she was coming to meet her family after about 3 years. She had a connecting flight from Canada, which was to come to Mumbai via Abu Dhabi. During this time, there was an explosion, and chaos ensued. Due to this, the airport was closed, and the army also reached there immediately."

The situation has heightened fears of a wider regional conflict, with emergency measures and public anxiety spreading as developments continue to unfold. Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency, moving hospitals underground and activating sirens. Iran, Israel, and Iraq have closed their airspace, suspending all flights. (ANI)

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Air India Express has extended the suspension of flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until 23:59 hrs IST on March 2. The airline said affected passengers are being informed directly through their registered contact details.

“Impacted guests are being notified directly through their registered contact details,” a spokesperson said.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Popular Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly and her son Yuvaan are stranded in Dubai amid escalating tensions in the region following Iranian attacks in the city, her family said on Sunday.

Her husband, film director-producer and Trinamool Congress MLA Raj Chakraborty, said the actor and their son are currently staying at a hotel in Palm Jumeirah, where authorities have issued advisories asking residents to remain indoors.

"They reached there on Saturday for a vacation. Since then, the situation has become complicated. Since Yuvaan is with her, the concern is even greater. They are staying in Palm Jumeirah. There was an explosion near their hotel. The authorities there have issued instructions asking people not to step out of their homes," Chakraborty told PTI.

Chakraborty, however, said their friends and relatives in Dubai are assisting them. (PTI)

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: More than 700 people from Madhya Pradesh, including two former MLAs, are stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to flight cancellations amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, an office-bearer of a travel agents' outfit said on Sunday.

Several people from the state had travelled to the UAE for tourism and business purposes, and the crisis in the region had left them stranded, Amol Kataria, chairman of the Travel Agents Federation of India's MP unit, told PTI.

Many travellers from the state had cancelled their upcoming trips to Dubai and Sharjah, he added.

Kataria said that more than 700 people were stuck in the UAE, and among them, former MLA and BJP leader Sanjay Shukla is in Dubai.

"Due to the current international situation, our return to India today could not take place as Dubai airport was temporarily closed. We are receiving full cooperation from the Dubai administration and the Government of India. We will return to Indore as soon as the situation normalises," Shukla's post on social media stated. (PTI)

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Several flight operations have been disrupted at the Amritsar airport following escalating tensions and reported conflict in parts of the Gulf region, officials said on Sunday.

Amritsar Airport Director Bhupinder Singh added that five flights were affected, including a SpiceJet flight to Dubai that was recalled midair after refuelling, and an IndiGo flight from Amritsar, which was diverted to Surat.

Speaking to ANI, Bhupinder Singh said, "Yesterday, five flights were cancelled. 2 flights were cancelled on the ground. 2 other flights had taken off; one was SpiceJet for Dubai, which was in midair and was called back to Amritsar around 7 PM after refuelling. The other flight was IndiGo 6E 147 from Amritsar, which was diverted to Surat Airport. Another flight, Air Express, which was on the ground, and passengers de-boarded. Another Indigo flight coming from Sharjah to Amritsar was cancelled. Another Air India flight to Birmingham got cancelled."

The cancellations come amid heightened hostilities in the Middle East after coordinated military strikes involving Israel and the United States targeted Iranian sites, triggering retaliatory threats and airspace shutdowns in Iran, Israel and Iraq.

The conflict has led to major disruptions in global aviation, with airlines suspending services to Gulf destinations as a precautionary measure. (ANI)

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Several thousand Shia Muslims joined street demonstrations in Indian-administered Kashmir on Sunday to protest against the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after strikes by the United States and Israel.

Protesters holding red, black, and yellow flags converged on the main square in the heart of Srinagar, Kashmir.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: As Iran countered the attacks by Israel and the USA, several people from West Bengal got stuck in nations across the Middle East. Popular actor Subhashree Gaguly was holidaying in Dubai with her minor son when the war began, her husband, director and Trinamool Congress legislator Raj Chakraborty told the media in Kolkata.

"They are inside a hotel and safe. We are deeply concerned, although civilians are known to be safe in Dubai. Let's see when the flight operations resume," Chakraborty said.

Ananya Datta, a resident of Kuwait, told HT that she and her husband witnessed a drone hitting the local airport during an air strike by Iran.

"The rest of the drones were intercepted," she said.

Saibal Basu, an electrical engineer working for a company in Doha since 2004, told news channel ABP Ananda that he and his colleagues witnessed Iranian missiles flying towards the US airbase located 30 km away from the Qatar capital being intercepted.

"There is a curtain of black smoke around the Doha skyline," Basu said.

Businessman Partha Sarathi Deb told ABP Ananda from Bahrain that authorities had asked panicked residents to move to safe shelters.

"I witnessed around 14 missiles and nine drones from Iran being intercepted. We are living in fear," Deb said.

Kolkata mayor and cabinet minister Firhad Hakim's wife and two daughters were on a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Hakim's elder daughter, Priyadarshini, shared her experience on social media.

"We are safe, but the army here is ready for combat. We saw a missile flying above us," she said.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: For CBSE students in the Middle East region — including Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — the Class X and Class XII board examinations originally scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2, 2026 have been postponed.

Officials say the board will review the situation on March 3, with a further update expected on March 5 on how the exams will proceed.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Several passengers were stranded at Mumbai airport after multiple international flights were cancelled amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, disrupting travel to and through the Middle East.

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Women and children of the Shia Muslim community mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the Bathindi area of Jammu

Iran–US–Israel war impact on India: Several thousand Shia Muslims joined street demonstrations in Indian-administered Kashmir on Sunday to protest against the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after strikes by the United States and Israel.

Protesters holding red, black, and yellow flags converged on the main square in the heart of Srinagar, Kashmir.