India, July 20 -- India has issued a new travel advisory for Indian nationals in Iran, advising them to defer any non-essential trips and recommending that people already in Iran think about leaving. The advisory has been issued amid uncertainty regarding the security situation in West Asia due to the heightened tensions between the US and Iran. The move reflects India's growing concern over the safety of its citizens as the possibility of further instability in the region increases.

What is behind the escalating US-Iran conflict?

The latest tensions between the US and Iran are linked to long-standing disputes involving regional security, military activities and Iran's nuclear programme. The worsening situation has triggered concerns am...