India on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of hostilities, and called for diplomacy to resolve the multiple conflicts in the region.
“We welcome reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and the role played by the US and Qatar in bringing it about,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, adding that India remains deeply concerned about the prospects for overall and sustained regional security and stability.
The MEA said it has been following developments overnight relating to the conflict, including the US action against Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation against American military bases in Qatar.
“We wish to reiterate that there is no alternative to dialogue and diplomacy in order to address and resolve the multiple conflicts in the region. India stands ready to play its part in these efforts and hopes that all concerned parties will work towards sustained peace and stability,” the MEA said.
Since the conflict began, India has evacuated hundreds of its citizens from both Middle Eastern countries under ‘Operation Sindhu’.
Iran-Israel Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a tentative ceasefire. He later warned both countries from violating the truce, even as Israeli jets hit target in northern Iran.
On Monday, Iran fired missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, where US Central Command has its regional headquarters, after promising it would respond “proportionately and decisively” to the weekend bombing by US forces of three nuclear facilities.
Qatar said the Iranian missile barrage was intercepted and the base had been evacuated in advance. Trump thanked Iran for the advance warning and the limited strike.
Israel says its war against Iran aims to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons, a risk also cited by Trump to justify the US’ involvement. Iran denies ever having sought a nuclear bomb.
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