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After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel... Israeli officials were quick to promise a robust response. The Israeli war cabinet is said to favour hitting back, but divided over when and how. What are israel’s options? Will US get dragged into a regional war over its “ironclad” support for Israel?

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The attack by Iran on Israel has evoked strong reactions across the globe. Nations from the West to Asia have conveyed serious concerns over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. Take a look.

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Israel called off on Saturday school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the armed forces on full alert due to a possible attack by Iran.

Announcing the measures in a televised briefing, chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said dozens of combat planes were airborne as part of the state of readiness.

Earlier in the day, Israel chief military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a statement released by the Israeli army on Saturday&nbsp;that Iran would bear consequences for any escalation in the region.

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"Iran will bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further," Hagari said, "Israel is on high alert. We have increased our readiness to protect Israel from further Iranian aggression. We are also prepared to respond."

The statement was sent after the statement was made in reference to the seizure of a vessel between the United Arab Emirates and Iran.

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United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (Apr 12) that he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later" and warned Tehran not to proceed, the news agency Reuters reported. On being asked by reporters about his message to Iran, President Biden said, "Don't," and underlined Washington's commitment to defend Israel.&nbsp;

"We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," he added.

Israel called off on Saturday school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the armed forces on full alert due to a possible attack by Iran.

Israel called off on Saturday school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the armed forces on full alert due to a possible attack by Iran. Announcing the measures in a televised briefing, chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said dozens of combat planes were airborne as part of the state of readiness. Earlier in the day, Israel chief military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a statement released by the Israeli army on Saturday that Iran would bear consequences for any escalation in the region. Also read: Israeli teen found dead in West Bank; IDF claims he was murdered in terror attack "Iran will bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further," Hagari said, "Israel is on high alert. We have increased our readiness to protect Israel from further Iranian aggression. We are also prepared to respond." The statement was sent after the statement was made in reference to the seizure of a vessel between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Also read | Middle East crisis: List of countries that have issued advisory against travel to Israel, Palestine & Iran United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (Apr 12) that he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later" and warned Tehran not to proceed, the news agency Reuters reported. On being asked by reporters about his message to Iran, President Biden said, "Don't," and underlined Washington's commitment to defend Israel. "We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," he added.

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The attack by Iran and Israel in response to the air strike on the Iranian Embassy attack in Damascus on 1st April evoked strong Global reactions. India conveyed serious concerns over the escalating hostilities calling for an immediate de-escalation with India's external Affairs Ministry appealing to both sides to step back from further violence and returning to the path of diplomatic resolution.

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Hours before Iran launched more than 300 projectiles on Israel&nbsp;during Saturday (April 13) through early hours of Sunday (April 14), an Israel-linked cargo with 17 Indian onboard was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. WION first reported that New Delhi is in touch with Tehran to ensure the release&nbsp;of Indian nationals on the seized vessel.

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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday (April 14)&nbsp;expressed serious concern at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran. "We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region. We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Our embassies in the region are in close touch with Indian community," it said in an official readout.

However, it is not just 17 Indians aboard that ship that are at risk, but&nbsp;thousands of Indian nationals in Iran and Israel could be at the risk of being trapped in a conflict zone. While Israel has not yet responded to Iranian attack on its soil, a military response inside Iran cannot be&nbsp;ruled out.&nbsp;

<h2>Indian interests in the region</h2>

There are about 10,000 Indian nationals in Iran while about 18,000 Indians live in Israel. New Delhi shares cordial to warm ties with both Iran and Israel.&nbsp;

While Israel said that it destroyed "99 per cent" of projectiles launched by Iran inside its territory, it remains unclear if Tehran would continue such attacks inside Israel to purportedly avenge April 1 strikes on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus.

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But a potential spillover of war in the region could become a major reason of worry for New Delhi given the presence of massive diaspora, including blue collared workers spread out in the vast expanse of industrial-oil complex that powers the region's economy.

But New Delhi's stakes in the region go much deeper than this.&nbsp;

The focus of Delhi-Tehran ties in the past few years has been the development of Chabahar port, located just 200 km away from China-funded Gwadar port in Pakistan. Just in January this year, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar visited Tehran and the two sides committed a "long-term cooperation framework" for the Chabahar port. 
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Besides, India's trade boom with Russia as well as the strategic interests in Chabahar Port have brought International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) — a Russia to India trade route via Iran — back into focus.&nbsp;<img alt="Iran is at the center of International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC)" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a7177c15-9298-4b69-85e4-02d8350d5e4f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/INSTC.png" />

Iran is at the center of International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) | WION

The studies have found the INSTC route is more cost and time effective than the Suez Canal route for the trade of goods between India, Russia, Iran and the countries in central Asia.&nbsp;

A conflict in Iran and Israel could impact New Delhi's growing stakes in the region in-line with its credentials as the world's fastest growing major economy.&nbsp;

Hours before Iran launched more than 300 projectiles on Israel during Saturday (April 13) through early hours of Sunday (April 14), an Israel-linked cargo with 17 Indian onboard was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hours before Iran launched more than 300 projectiles on Israel during Saturday (April 13) through early hours of Sunday (April 14), an Israel-linked cargo with 17 Indian onboard was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. WION first reported that New Delhi is in touch with Tehran to ensure the release of Indian nationals on the seized vessel. Also read | India in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure release of 17 Indian nationals aboard seized vessel: Sources The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday (April 14) expressed serious concern at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran. "We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region. We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Our embassies in the region are in close touch with Indian community," it said in an official readout. However, it is not just 17 Indians aboard that ship that are at risk, but thousands of Indian nationals in Iran and Israel could be at the risk of being trapped in a conflict zone. While Israel has not yet responded to Iranian attack on its soil, a military response inside Iran cannot be ruled out. Indian interests in the region There are about 10,000 Indian nationals in Iran while about 18,000 Indians live in Israel. New Delhi shares cordial to warm ties with both Iran and Israel. While Israel said that it destroyed "99 per cent" of projectiles launched by Iran inside its territory, it remains unclear if Tehran would continue such attacks inside Israel to purportedly avenge April 1 strikes on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus. Also watch | Iran attacks Israel: US Navy dispatches nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower × But a potential spillover of war in the region could become a major reason of worry for New Delhi given the presence of massive diaspora, including blue collared workers spread out in the vast expanse of industrial-oil complex that powers the region's economy. But New Delhi's stakes in the region go much deeper than this. The focus of Delhi-Tehran ties in the past few years has been the development of Chabahar port, located just 200 km away from China-funded Gwadar port in Pakistan. Just in January this year, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar visited Tehran and the two sides committed a "long-term cooperation framework" for the Chabahar port. Also read | The Capitals: New Delhi achieves crucial strategic breakthrough with Tehran outreach Besides, India's trade boom with Russia as well as the strategic interests in Chabahar Port have brought International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) — a Russia to India trade route via Iran — back into focus. Iran is at the center of International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) | WION The studies have found the INSTC route is more cost and time effective than the Suez Canal route for the trade of goods between India, Russia, Iran and the countries in central Asia. A conflict in Iran and Israel could impact New Delhi's growing stakes in the region in-line with its credentials as the world's fastest growing major economy.

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