Morning Digest: Iran, U.S. resume strikes in West Asia after brief pause; Oppn. plans to raise Ram Temple donation ‘scam’ in Parliament, and more
This digest covers a surge in military tensions between Iran and the U.S. in West Asia, alongside domestic Indian political developments including the Ram Temple controversy and legal proceedings. It also notes the conviction of Hadi Matar for the 2022 attack on Salman Rushdie and updates on Indian agricultural policy.
Why it matters
The escalation of conflict in West Asia poses significant risks to global stability and energy markets, while the domestic Indian issues highlight ongoing political and judicial friction.
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the West Asia early Wednesday (July 29, 2026) as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. Six Iranian advisers were killed in the U.S.-Saudi strike, two Iraqi militia officials told the Associated Press. It was not immediately clear if the advisers were included in the fighters who were killed. The militia officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.
An emerging consensus is taking shape within the INDIA bloc that the Opposition should continue pursuing the Ram Temple embezzlement case in Parliament. The Samajwadi Party (SP), which has been raising the matter during meetings of Opposition parties, on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) staged a protest in the Parliament House complex.
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