Cabinet Committee on Security reviews West Asia situation; PM speaks with UAE President
The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in New Delhi on 1 March 2026 to review the situation in West Asia after the air strikes in Iran on 28 February.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in New Delhi on the evening of 1 March 2026 to review the evolving situation in West Asia. It was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on 28 February and the escalation that followed, including attacks in several Gulf countries. The CCS expressed serious concern for the large Indian expatriate community, reviewed difficulties faced by Indian travellers transiting the region and by students due to sit scheduled exams, and directed all departments to assist affected Indian nationals. It called for an early end to hostilities and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. The same day, Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and thanked him for caring for the Indian community.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 1 March 2026, New Delhi
- Meeting
- Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by PM
- Trigger
- Air strikes in Iran on 28 February and attacks in Gulf countries
- Directive
- All departments to assist affected Indian nationals
- Call
- PM spoke with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed; condemned attacks on UAE
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which body, chaired by the Prime Minister, met on 1 March 2026 to review the evolving situation in West Asia?
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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Committee on Security
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by the Prime Minister, met on the evening of 1 March 2026.
With which Gulf leader did PM Modi speak on 1 March 2026, condemning attacks on his country?
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Correct answer: D — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
On 1 March 2026 Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and condemned the attacks on the UAE.