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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, the weekend saw Iran launch its first-ever direct attack on its arch-foe, firing over 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory.

The Iranian onslaught, comprising over 300 armed drones and long-range missiles, faced a formidable defensive response from Israel, with the IDF reporting a staggering 99% interception rate.

Over 300 drones and missiles were launched by Iran against military targets within Israel on Sunday, an action US President Joe Biden characterized as 'unprecedented'.

The recent conflict adds to ongoing tensions exacerbated by the conflict in Gaza over the past year, highlighting the enduring hostility between the two nations, which spans decades.

Following the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian expressed Iran's intention to help in meetings between Indian government representatives and the detained crew of the MSC ARIES.

Indian Embassy advises nationals to avoid unnecessary travel, calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, and provides emergency contact numbers for registration. It said that they were monitoring the situation and are in touch with Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of Indian nationals.

In the wake of Iran's recent attack on Israel, which saw the deployment of suicide drones, missiles, and rockets, tensions in the Middle East have reached a fever pitch.

Following Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel in retaliation for an airstrike on an Iranian consular building in Syria on Sunday, Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon, made significant remarks regarding the potential escalation of the conflict.

In the early hours of Sunday, Iran carried out an unprecedented assault on Israel in retaliation for an airstrike, widely attributed to Israel, on an Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month, which resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals.

The Iranian army said Sunday its drone and missile attack on Israel, in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, has "achieved all its objectives".