S Jaishankar discusses regional tension with Iran, Israeli counterparts

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held telephonic conversations with Iran and Israeli counterparts amid a recent escalation of tension in West Asia.

Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel, as its proxies and allies additionally carried out coordinated assaults on Israeli positions on Saturday, triggering tension of additional escalation of the state of affairs amid the continuing battle in Gaza.

Iran insisted it acted in “self-defence” after the focusing on of its diplomatic mission in Damascus.

Speaking with Iran FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Jaishankar mentioned the significance of avoiding escalation and exercising restraint to deal with the present state of affairs.

He requested Iran to return to the trail of ‘diplomacy’.

In his dialog with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Jaishankar mentioned the bigger regional state of affairs and shared concern over the most recent developments in West Asia.

Hours after Iran launched missile and drone assaults on Israel, elevating a serious concern over the escalation of hostilities between the 2 nations, India on Sunday known as for fast de-escalation.

“We name for fast de-escalation, train of restraint, stepping again from violence and return to the trail of diplomacy. We are intently monitoring the evolving state of affairs. Our Embassies within the area are in shut contact with the Indian neighborhood. It is important that safety and stability are maintained within the area,” the ministry has stated in its assertion.