Overview

• President Trump has postponed a final verdict on military action against Iran, instructing U.S. forces to prepare options within a two-week window.
• Iran and Israel have traded heavy missile strikes, with Tehran’s attack on Soroka Medical Center inflicting hundreds of casualties and Israeli leaders discussing potential strikes on Iran’s command.
• Israel is spending about $200 million daily on interceptor missiles for its Iron Dome system, raising alarms over interceptor stockpiles and costly infrastructure repairs.
• India has launched 'Operation Sindhu' after Iran opened its airspace, using chartered flights to repatriate around 1,000 students and planning further evacuations.
• India’s aviation regulator is grappling with over 50% vacancies in key safety agencies as Air India suspends several international routes, and a high-profile Sun Group dispute unfolds with Dayanidhi Maran accusing his brother of share fraud.