US Edition‘Deeply Concerned’: India Urges Restraint After Israel-US Strikes on Iran
- On Feb 28, 2026, India's Ministry of External Affairs said it is 'deeply concerned' about US-Israel strikes on Iran and urged restraint, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy.
- After negotiations failed, talks between the US and Iran ended before the US and Israel struck Iranian military infrastructure on Saturday.
- Media reported Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour were likely killed, and Iran launched retaliatory strikes killing at least one in the United Arab Emirates.
- The MEA said Indian missions are in touch with nationals and issued advisories urging vigilance for over 41,000 Indians in Israel and more than 10,000 in Iran, flagging risks to India's energy security.
- Multiple countries have urged de-escalation as China, Russian Foreign Ministry and European countries including Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy held emergency meetings amid non-proliferation regime concerns.
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US/Israel/Iran: All Parties Should Respect Laws of War
The United States and Israel on February 28, 2026 carried out airstrikes on Iran, which retaliated with strikes against Israel and Gulf states. All parties to the conflict are obligated to respect international humanitarian law, also known as the laws of war, and prioritize the protection of civilians. Human Rights Watch is currently investigating strikes by all parties that may have violated the laws of war.
Middle-East crisis: India calls for immediate de-escalation; urges respect for sovereignty
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) As a joint military strike by the US and Israel on Iran triggered fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, India on Saturday urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid escalation, emphasising that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected. In its […]
India 'Deeply Concerned' Over Iran-Israel Tensions, Calls for 'Dialogue and Diplomacy'
The Ministry of External Affairs urged "all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians." It emphasized that "dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions" while stressing on respecting "sovereignty & territorial integrity of all states."
Indian Express
PressNewsAgency‘Deeply concerned’: India urges restraint after Israel-US strikes on Iran
The US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, a day after negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear enrichment programme concluded in Geneva without a breakthrough.
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