Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 21:09 IST

India has stressed that discussion and diplomatic engagement remain the most effective way to resolve conflicts amid the ongoing war in West Asia.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks over the phone with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, where he discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia as the war between US-Israel and Iran entered its 11th day.

“Appreciate the phone conversation with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy. Discussed the situation in West Asia," Jaishankar wrote on X.

Amid the war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined India’s commitment to global peace, stressing that conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy rather than military means.

Meanwhile, Jaishankar addressed the Parliament on the West Asia conflict, saying India continues to believe that “dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued" to de-escalate tensions in West Asia amid escalating hostilities.

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Amid sloganeering by opposition MPs, Jaishankar reiterated the government’s call for restraint and peaceful resolution of the crisis. “Our government had issued a statement on February 20, expressing deep concerns and urging all sides to exercise restraint. We continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions," he said.

Jaishankar said the developments in West Asia were a matter of serious concern for India, pointing to the scale of the violence and casualties reported in the region. He also underlined that the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally tracking developments.

The minister’s statement comes amid sharply escalating tensions in West Asia following the killing of 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28. In retaliation, Tehran launched counter-strikes targeting US military bases in several Arab countries and Israeli assets across the region.

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