India PM renewed calls for restraint amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, urging de-escalation and a return to diplomacy during a series of high-level calls.
In separate conversations on Thursday with Haitham bin Tariq, Emmanuel Macron and Anwar Ibrahim, Modi stressed the need to ease tensions and restore stability in the region.
Following his call with the Omani leader, Modi reiterated India’s condemnation of violations of Oman’s sovereignty and underlined the importance of maintaining safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
In his discussions with Macron and Ibrahim, Modi highlighted the urgent need for de-escalation and emphasised dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward. He also noted continued coordination with international partners to support peace and stability.
Separately, India’s Ministry of External Affairs described recent attacks on energy infrastructure across the region as “deeply disturbing,” warning that such incidents risk further destabilising global energy markets. The ministry reiterated its call to avoid targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, and said such actions are unacceptable.
Tensions have intensified following a large-scale military campaign involving the United States and Israel targeting Iran, and subsequent retaliatory actions by Tehran. The situation has disrupted energy flows and heightened concerns over security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.
Recent exchanges have included strikes on energy infrastructure across multiple countries in the region, further raising fears of broader instability. (Source: aa.com.tr)
