India on Friday urged Iran and Israel to de-escalate the stress between them after the 2 international locations had been engaged in tit-for-tat assaults.
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs, in an announcement, mentioned that “current channels of dialogue and diplomacy ought to be utilised to work in the direction of a de-escalation of the state of affairs and resolving underlying points”. India urged either side to keep away from any escalatory steps.
“We’re deeply involved concerning the latest developments between Iran and Israel. We’re carefully monitoring the evolving state of affairs, together with experiences associated to assaults on nuclear websites,” the MEA mentioned.
Our assertion on the state of affairs between Iran and Israel:
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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 13, 2025
The assertion comes as Israel launched a navy strike on Iran’s capital, Tehran, early Friday — claiming that it focused Iran’s nuclear and navy websites.
The MEA additional acknowledged that it was carefully monitoring the evolving developments, together with experiences of focused strikes. India, which maintains shut and pleasant relations with each international locations, asserted its readiness to supply any attainable assist in facilitating peace.
“Our Missions in each international locations are in touch with the Indian neighborhood. All Indian nationals within the area are suggested to train warning, keep protected and observe native safety advisories,” the MEA added.