India has issued a fresh and urgent advisory asking all its citizens in Iran to leave immediately as tensions with the United States escalate sharply. With President Donald Trump openly considering limited military options and Tehran warning of “ferocious” retaliation, the region appears to be edging closer to a dangerous flashpoint.

The United States has mobilised a massive display of airpower and strategic military assets toward the Middle East, signaling possible preparations for extended operations near Iran. Elite F-22 Raptors have departed Virginia, joining F-16 fighter jets advancing from multiple bases across Europe and the US. These movements coincide with the deployment of high-altitude U-2 reconnaissance aircraft and E-3 Sentry AWACS planes to the UK, enhancing airborne surveillance and providing critical intelligence support.