New Delhi: India expressed grave concern over the heightened hostilities in West Asia on Sunday, urging for an “immediate de-escalation” following Iran’s first direct military strike against Israel.
Late Saturday, Iran initiated an unprecedented assault, deploying over 200 drones and missiles on Israel, as declared by the Israeli army. This marked a significant escalation in the enduring clandestine conflict between the two regional adversaries.
“We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement posted on social media platform X.
The MEA called for call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy “We are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Our Embassies in the region are in close touch with Indian community. It is vital that security and stability are maintained in the region,” it added.