Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian today and expressed concern at the recent escalations in the Iran-Israel conflict. The US entered the conflict today by attacking three sites in Iran -- Natanz, Isfahan and the mountain-buried Fordow, all key parts of Tehran's nuclear programme, which it maintains is purely for civilian purposes.
The call that lasted 45 minutes came from Mr Pezeshkian in the wake of the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, sources said. The Iranian president briefed PM Modi in detail on the evolving situation, the sources said, adding he described India as a friend and partner in promoting regional peace, security and stability.NDTV reported.
Pezeshkian thanked PM Modi for India's position and called for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy, sources said. India's voice and role was important in restoring regional peace and stability, he said.
"Spoke with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability," PM Modi said in a post on X.
