The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has decided to extend its military campaign against Iran for another three weeks. According to official reports, the mission is running well ahead of schedule and so far nearly 70 percent of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers have been rendered completely useless. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is also in constant touch with officials of Tehran and Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety of Indian trade and ships in the Gulf region.
Current status of military action in Iran
IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said that thousands of targets are still on the list for the coming days. In this joint mission conducted with the US Army, so far more than 3,000 targets in 30 provinces of Iran have been targeted. The weapons manufacturing centers of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have suffered heavy losses. The Israeli Air Force has bombed more than 200 targets in the last 24 hours.
Impact on Indian immigrants and business
The Strait of Hormuz is very important for Indians living in Gulf countries and for international trade. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has confirmed that the Indian government is in direct talks with Iran. Its main objective is to allow Indian oil tankers to pass safely through this sea route. As tensions at sea have increased due to this war, India has been making diplomatic efforts for the safe transit of its ships on a case-by-case basis.
Some important statistics related to war
Description Data Total missile launchers destroyed Approximately 350 (70%) Iranian soldiers estimated to have been killed Between 4,000 and 5,000 New timeframe for the campaign Till the first week of April 2026 Number of US strikes More than 3,000 targets
