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Israel-Iran war updates: Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Foreign Minister on West Asia situation
India's Jaishankar met Iran's Foreign Minister to discuss the West Asia situation amid the Israel-Iran conflict. The day included high-level talks, military actions, and global responses on oil markets, humanitarian concerns, and sanctions, with leaders from Russia, the U.S., and the UAE weighing in.
Why It Matters
The talks signal ongoing diplomatic engagement at a time of intensified conflict in West Asia, with wide-ranging implications for regional security, energy markets, and humanitarian conditions.
Timeline
12 Events
April 29, 2026: Hegseth testifies on Iran war in Congress
April 29, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee, defending the war costs and criticizing Democratic opposition while framing questions about nuclear objectives.
April 29, 2026: U.S. military costs of the Iran war reported at $25 billion
April 29, 2026
A senior Pentagon official said the war has cost about $25 billion, largely for munitions, as part of Operation Epic Fury.
April 29, 2026: Lebanon IPC highlights food insecurity and displacement
April 29, 2026
An Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis warned that 1.24 million people in Lebanon will be unable to consistently meet basic food needs, with over 1.2 million displaced by renewed conflict.
April 29, 2026: WHO reports rising attacks on healthcare globally
April 29, 2026
The World Health Organization said attacks on healthcare facilities and staff have increased globally since the West Asia conflict began, rising from about 3.7 to 4.3 per day.
April 29, 2026: Trump warns Iran to get smart soon; naval blockade discussion
April 29, 2026
Trump posted on social media urging Iran to accept tight controls on its nuclear program and warned that the naval blockade could be extended, following discussions on sanctions and pressure.
April 29, 2026: Zamir vows to strike Hezbollah beyond Yellow Line
April 29, 2026
Israel’s military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir vowed to strike Hezbollah targets north of the Litani River and beyond the Yellow Line if threatened.
April 29, 2026: Jaishankar meets Iran’s Foreign Minister
April 29, 2026
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister on the West Asia situation as part of ongoing diplomacy.
April 29, 2026: Putin endorses extending ceasefire with Iran
April 29, 2026
Putin considered Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran to be the right move, saying it could help negotiations and stabilise the situation.
April 29, 2026: Putin-Trump phone call on West Asia war
April 29, 2026
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on the West Asian war and Iran-related issues.
April 29, 2026: Trump welcomes UAE move to pull out of OPEC
April 29, 2026
Trump welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ move to pull out of OPEC, saying it could help lower oil prices and that OPEC is having problems.
April 28, 2026: Trump at state dinner remarks about Iran
April 28, 2026
At a state dinner honouring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Charles agreed with him that Iran should never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
February 2026 end: U.S. and Israel launch airstrikes on Iran
February 2026
The article notes that the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran at the end of February 2026 as part of the broader West Asia conflict.