Opinion | Why The Israel-Iran War Vindicates PM Modi's 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra'

In an age where Iran's strikes on civilians and Pakistan's threats to economic lifelines expose cost of complacency, PM Modi's vision ensures India won't be caught off guard

In the smouldering playout of the Israel-Iran conflict, the world has witnessed a chilling escalation that underscores the fragility of global security.

Iran’s brazen missile and drone barrages on Dubai, Riyadh and other pivotal cities across the Middle East – not sparing civilian hubs like bustling commercial districts and residential areas – have shattered longstanding taboos.

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These attacks, launched under the guise of retaliation, targeted non-combatant infrastructure with reckless abandon, killing scores and attempting to cripple economies. Dubai’s glittering skyline, a symbol of regional prosperity, bore the brunt of hypersonic projectiles that evaded initial defences, setting ablaze oil refineries and tourist landmarks.

Such aggression doesn’t just inflame immediate tensions, it establishes a perilous precedent, inviting copycat strikes in an era where rogue actors and non-state militants proliferate. As the dust settles, one truth emerges starkly: in a world where missiles rain from the skies without warning, national defence isn’t a luxury – it’s an existential imperative.

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