In the wake of US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a discussion with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, expressing deep concern over the rising tensions. Modi stressed the necessity of immediate dialogue and diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate the situation. On X, PM Modi shared details of the conversation, highlighting his concern regarding the recent escalations and reiterating India’s call for de-escalation, diplomacy, and the restoration of regional peace and stability.
The US, under Trump, had earlier announced ‘precise and large-scale’ attacks on Iran. Trump warned of further actions if peace wasn’t maintained. Iran strongly condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, reaffirming its commitment to its nuclear program. The AEOI issued a statement confirming the attacks and condemning them as violations of the NPT, also criticizing the IAEA. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu lauded the US action. The conflict between Israel and Iran has been ongoing for nine days, with US support for Israel increasing. India is actively working to evacuate its citizens from Iran, organizing several flights for this purpose.