Boots on the ground? Abrupt cancellation of major training exercise sparks speculation of US sending troops into Iran

As the US-Iran conflict enters its second week, there are growing speculations that the Donald Trump administration could soon send ground troops into the Middle East. The US Department of Defense has abruptly canceled a major training exercise of the elite 82nd Airborne Division’s headquarters element at Fort Liberty, The Washington Post reported. 82nd Airborne…

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India urges dialogue amid escalating conflict in West Asia, expresses concern for over one crore Indians in the region

With the intensification of the conflict in West Asia, India, on Tuesday, 3 March, highlighted the interests of one crore Indian nationals in the region and expressed concern about potential disruptions to energy supplies, which could have a serious impact on the Indian economy. India urged “dialogue and diplomacy” to end the conflict early, noting…

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