Jaishankar Holds Call With Iranian Foreign Minister as West Asia Tensions Escalate

NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the escalating conflict in West Asia.

Jaishankar shared details of the call in a post on X, saying the two leaders discussed the evolving situation and agreed to maintain contact as tensions continue to rise across the region.

“A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Jaishankar wrote.

The conversation reflects India’s ongoing diplomatic engagement as hostilities intensify in West Asia, with rising concerns over regional stability, energy security, and the safety of civilians and expatriates. The discussion comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, including reported U.S. strikes on Iranian assets and broader military confrontations in the region.

India has repeatedly called for de-escalation and emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to prevent the conflict from expanding further. New Delhi has also focused on safeguarding Indian nationals in the region and ensuring the stability of global energy supplies.

The call marks one of several recent high-level contacts between the two ministers as the crisis unfolds.

India and Iran maintain longstanding historical and strategic ties, including cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure projects such as the Chabahar Port development.

The latest diplomatic exchange also reflects India’s broader approach of maintaining communication with key regional players while advocating restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes.

Earlier discussions between the two sides in February and early March had also focused on the evolving situation in West Asia, with India expressing concern over the humanitarian and security implications of the conflict.

Officials did not disclose additional details about the latest conversation, but the agreement to remain in close contact signals continued diplomatic engagement as New Delhi monitors the crisis and works to protect its interests in the region. (Source: IANS)