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Israel and Iran have finally entered what can now be unambiguously termed as a state of war. The operations that have unfolded over the past 5 days, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion' by Israel and 'True Promise 3' by Iran, have already reshaped the regional order—and potentially, the global one.

Trump's grandstanding has followed the same pattern as Chinese air defences during Operation Sindoor: loudly advertised, spectacularly ineffective, and ultimately blind to reality.

In 1980 and 1988, when war broke out between Iran and Iraq, both countries targeted commercial vessels in the Gulf. Despite the attacks on the shipments, the Strait of Hormuz was not completely shut.

Haifa Port in Israel, majority of which is owned by Adani Ports, is not affected by the Iranian strikes, Adani Group has confirmed

Iranian missiles had hit civilian residences in Rishon LeZion where two people, one man and a woman, were killed.

“The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Donald Trump warned.

Vowing to continue to strike hard at Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said Israel will strike every site and target in Iran

In its statement, Ministry of External Affairs said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had discussed this matter with his Iranian counterpart yesterday and conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events.

The conflict between the West Asian countries will also negatively impact trade via sea route. The diversion in the sea route could lead to enhanced prices and well shipping risks.

Israel was able to gather all crucial intelligence by planting its agents deep inside Iran, including at the highest level.