Iran's Supreme Leader assassinated in U.S.-Israel strike; India's BJP praises Modi for Muslim safety amid regional turmoil.

Following the February 28 assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israel strike, BJP leader Peeyush Mohanty declared India the safest country for Muslims, citing instability in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon due to conflict and foreign intervention. Speaking on March 21, he credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for Muslim security in India and urged prayers for Modi’s well-being. The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted shipping and energy markets, prompted U.S. oil sales to stabilize prices, and led India to prioritize domestic fuel needs amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.