US EditionPM Modi Speaks to Iran Prez Pezeshkian, Calls for De-Escalation in West Asia - The Statesman
- On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a 45-minute telephone conversation from New Delhi with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to address concerns over the rising tensions in West Asia.
- The call followed coordinated US airstrikes early that day on Iran's key nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, which intensified the nine-day Israel-Iran conflict and widened regional tensions.
- During their discussion, Modi voiced strong concern about the worsening situation and emphasized the immediate need to reduce tensions through communication and peaceful negotiations to bring back stability, while Pezeshkian provided an update on the changing regional dynamics and pointed out India's potential influence in easing the conflict.
- US President Donald Trump hailed the airstrikes as a major achievement in crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and cautioned that further actions would follow if Iran responded aggressively. In response, Iran strongly denounced the attacks as serious breaches of international law and accused the US of collaborating with Israel in this offensive.
- The interaction highlighted India's dedication to fostering harmony and security in West Asia and to enhancing bilateral collaboration with Iran amid escalating tensions and geopolitical challenges.
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PM Modi speaks to Iran Prez Pezeshkian, calls for de-escalation in West Asia - The Statesman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern over the recent escalations in West Asia, reiterating the country's call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to restore regional peace, security, and stability.
'Deeply concerned': PM Modi talks to Iranian prez after US strikes, urges immediate de-escalation
During the phone call with Iranian president, PM Modi expressed his 'deep concerns' over the recent escalation and called for immediate de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue.
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