Jaishankar speaks to Iranian FM again as tensions mount in West Asia

Amid heightened tensions in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S
Jaishankar had another conversation last night over the phone with his
Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on bilateral matters and other
issues of significance.

This was the fourth conversation between the two foreign ministers in
recent days. The talks between them have apparently resulted in Iran
permitting two Indian tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,
thus ensuring the safe passage of energy supplies to India amidst the
ongoing war in West Asia.

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‘’Had another conversation with Iranian FM @araghchi yesterday night.
Discussed bilateral matters as also BRICS related issues,’’ Jaishankar
wrote on ‘X’ this afternoon.

According to the Iranian foreign ministry, Araghchi briefed the Indian
minister on the latest situation resulting from ‘’the acts of
aggression and atrocities committed by the United States and the
Israeli regime against Iran, as well as the consequences for regional
and global stability and security.’’

He emphasised the firm resolve of the Iranian government, nation, and
armed forces to exercise their legitimate right to self-defence
against the ‘’aggressors.’’ Araghchi stressed the necessity for
regional and international bodies and organisations to condemn the
military aggression against Iran.

The conversation between the two foreign ministers coincided with
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking to Iranian President Masoud
Pezeshkian last night. President Pezeshkian briefed the PM on the
current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent
developments in the region.

The PM expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in
the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues
must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He highlighted
India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian
nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of
unhindered transit of energy and goods.