Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has once again claimed to conduct a major operation on American military bases in the Middle East. According to Al Jazeera report, Iran has described this as its 50th wave of attacks. After this latest development, there is a situation of tension in the entire Gulf region. Millions of Indians and other expatriates working in Gulf countries are keeping a close eye on this news.
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What is this new claim of Iran?
According to Al Jazeera, Iran’s IRGC has officially confirmed the operation by issuing a statement. The statement said that this is their 50th action against the American base.
It is not yet clear what type of weapons were used in this attack and how much damage was caused to American bases. A detailed statement on this is also awaited from the American officials.
Such military operations are escalating the already ongoing disputes in the region. There is an atmosphere of concern at the international level due to these continuous actions between the two countries.
What should expatriates living in Gulf countries know?
Whenever such military tension increases in the Middle East, it is likely to have a direct impact on airspace and flight operations.
Expatriates living in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman do not need to panic at the moment, but they should remain updated about the situation around them.
If you are going to travel from Gulf countries to India or any other country these days, then keep checking the flight timings from your airlines. Following the safety guidelines given by the local administration is a safe step for everyone.
