SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia in the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks.
The two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in detail. The conversation comes as regional stability faces serious threats following a sharp increase in hostilities between Iran and the United States.
Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi stated, “Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability.”
India has maintained a consistent position advocating for restraint and the use of diplomacy to resolve conflicts in the region, which is home to a large Indian diaspora and is vital to India’s energy security.
