India said it is “seriously concerned” by the escalation of hostilities in the Gulf region, and called for “immediate de-escalation” and diplomatic measures between Iran and Israel.
In a statement issued hours after Iran launched drone and missile strikes against Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Indian embassies in the region are in contact with Indian communities living there. Indian officials had already been in touch with the Iranian government about the safety of 17 Indians on board an Israel-linked ship MSC Aries, which was seized by Iranian forces on Saturday.
