India urges de-escalation in Iran-Israel conflict, Pezeshkian calls Modi
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a telephone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the current situation in the region, particularly the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Modi has expressed deep concern over the recent escalating tensions in West Asia, reiterated the country’s call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to restore regional peace, security, and stability.
“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,” PM Modi stated in a post on X.
Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized the role India could play in de-escalating the conflict, given its good relations with all parties involved.
The phone conversation between the two leaders came after heightened tensions in the region, with India advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
US Forces had launched coordinated airstrikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, which the US President Donald Trump described as a “spectacular military success” and warned Iran to make peace or face further attacks.
Iran later strongly condemned the US’ military aggression against its peaceful nuclear facilities, described it as a “grave and unprecedented violation” of international law and the UN Charter.
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a post on X held the “US fully responsible for the consequences of this act,” citing its “collusion with the genocidal Israeli regime.”
Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X “The unlawful US attack on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities has unequivocally exposed Washington’s criminal complicity with the Zionist regime in orchestrating and waging a war against Iran.”
Mr. Modi thanked President Pezeshkian for the continued support extended to the Indian community in Iran, facilitating their safe return and repatriation. The two leaders discussed measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, economic cooperation, science and technology, and people-to-people ties.
He emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation to prevent further conflict and promote peace, asserting that dialogue and diplomacy were the preferred paths to resolve the conflict.
The leaders agreed to work together to strengthen cooperation in various areas.
According to MEA and PHO office, the phone conversation reflects India’s continued emphasis on maintaining regional peace and preventing further destabilization, especially in a region critical to global energy supply chains and strategic security.
India’s stance on the conflict underscores its commitment to peace and stability, aligning with its historical diplomatic efforts in the region.
India and Iran are important trade partners, with India being among Iran’s five largest trade partners in recent years.
Mr. Modi and President Pezeshkian discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties, including strategic projects like the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor, during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
The discussion between Modi and President Pezeshkian underscored India’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region, while also strengthening its bilateral ties with Iran.
