Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a late-night meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday, 1 March 2026, to review India’s strategic response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, officials said.

The high-level meeting has been convened in the wake of recent military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggered a sharp escalation in regional tensions. The ongoing conflict has led to the closure of airspace across parts of the Gulf, cancellation of flights, and concerns for the safety of millions of Indian citizens living and working in the region.

Sources said the CCS session will focus on assessing the security implications for India, the situation of Indian nationals in West Asia, and national preparedness given the rapidly evolving geopolitical environment. India has already issued travel advisories urging caution and is monitoring developments closely to safeguard its citizens.

Senior ministers expected to attend the meeting include the Defence Minister, Home

Minister, External Affairs Minister and other key national security officials.

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