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Jaishankar Urges De-escalation in Calls with Iranian, Israeli Counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held urgent calls with his Iranian and Israeli counterparts as tensions soared following military strikes and retaliatory actions. He conveyed India's profound concern over the deteriorating situation and emphasized the need to prevent further instability. Jaishankar reiterated India's firm call for dialogue and diplomacy as the essential path to de-escalation. India's active diplomacy reflects its balanced approach, advocating immediate restraint to safeguard regional stability and protect its interests.

Key Points: India Urges Restraint as Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate

  • India expresses deep concern over Middle East escalation
  • Calls for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate
  • Advocates respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity
  • Warns prolonged conflict harms regional and global stability
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EAM Jaishankar holds calls with Iranian, Israeli FMs to urge de-escalation

EAM Jaishankar holds calls with Iranian and Israeli FMs, expressing India's deep concern and calling for dialogue to prevent wider conflict.

"shared India's profound concern about the recent developments - S Jaishankar"

​New Delhi, Feb 28 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in back-to-back telephone conversations with his Iranian and Israeli counterparts on Saturday, expressing India's deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East following a major joint US-Israel strike on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions. ​

The diplomatic outreach comes as the region faces heightened tensions after explosions rocked Tehran and other sites, with Iran launching missiles toward Israel and US bases across the Gulf. ​

In a post on X, Jaishankar detailed his evening telecon with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stating that he shared India's profound concern about the recent developments in Iran and the broader region.

​He emphasised the need to prevent further instability.​

The call highlights New Delhi's position that prolonged conflict would harm regional peace and global stability. ​

Earlier, Jaishankar spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, reiterating India's firm call for dialogue and diplomacy as the path to de-escalating tensions. ​

India has consistently advocated restraint, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states, and avoidance of escalation that could endanger civilians. ​

The Ministry of External Affairs echoed this stance, expressing deep concern over the fast-evolving events and urging all parties to prioritise dialogue over military confrontation. ​

The strikes, described by Israel as pre-emptive and by the US as "Operation Epic Fury," targeted Iranian military and leadership sites, prompting fierce retaliation, including missile barrages on US-linked facilities in multiple countries. ​

US President Donald Trump confirmed the operations and urged Iranians toward regime change, while Iranian officials vowed strong responses. ​

The escalation has sparked fears of a wider war, with international bodies like the Red Cross warning of a dangerous chain reaction. ​

India's active diplomacy reflects its balanced approach in West Asia, balancing strong ties with Israel and historical relations with Iran. ​

New Delhi continues to closely monitor developments, advocating immediate restraint to safeguard regional stability and protect Indian interests.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Our primary concern must be the safety of Indian citizens working in the Gulf and Israel. Any full-blown war would be a disaster for them. Hope the government has robust evacuation plans ready. The MEA's statement is good, but actions matter more now.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the diplomatic effort, I sometimes feel our foreign policy tries to please everyone. We have a strong relationship with Israel, but we also can't afford to upset Iran due to Chabahar port and oil. Walking this tightrope is getting trickier by the day.
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Priyanka N
Global instability directly impacts our economy. Oil prices will shoot up if this escalates, affecting everything from petrol to vegetables. Jaishankar ji is right to push for de-escalation. Hope the world listens to a voice of reason.
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David E
Interesting to see India's growing diplomatic heft on the world stage. A few years ago, such proactive mediation might not have happened. The calls for sovereignty and territorial integrity are the correct principles to stand on.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think we need to be more forceful. Just "urging" and "expressing concern" might not be enough. The region is a tinderbox. Maybe India can offer to host talks or be a neutral ground? We have the credibility for it.

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