India’s stand amid threat of Open War between Iran and Israel; both the countries advised to exercise restraint

The tension must be resolved through “dialogue & diplomacy”, the foreign ministry said on Sunday 14 April after Saturday’s drone attack by Teheran.

Calling the situation a “humanitarian” tragedy, New Delhi said it is seriously concerned about the escalation of hostilities which threatens the peace and security in the region.

“We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation… It is vital that security and stability are maintained in the region,” the ministry has said in a statement.

Now the escalation has happened, it places India between two nations with which it shares strong ties.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi — the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel — had described it as a “terrorist act” through a tweet. Through this, India has given a clear message that it is with Israel against terrorism.

At the same time, India has been raising its voice regarding the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.