June 2, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) appointed Vipul as India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and he is expected to take up the assignment shortly. On India-Saudi Arabia ties, he said: “Our relationship is historic, it’s special and, of course, it is strategic.” He also thanked him for his support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia. Thanked him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia,” he added. In response, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting US and Israeli facilities, regional capitals and allied forces in West Asia.