Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation to discuss recent developments following military aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime on Iran and their regional consequences.
During the Thursday call, the Iranian president praised India’s balanced and constructive positions in international affairs and its efforts to reduce tensions. He said the US-Israeli attacks occurred while Iran was pursuing negotiations with the United States through diplomatic channels, describing the strikes as a violation of international law and humanitarian principles.
He added that the attacks resulted in the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and 168 students at a school in Minab.
President Pezeshkian stated that Iran did not initiate the conflict and does not seek to continue it, but said Tehran targeted US bases in the region that were used as launch points for the attacks, invoking Iran’s right to self‑defense.
President Pezeshkian also thanked the Indian government and people for expressing sympathy with Iran and said the Islamic Republic has always regarded India as a respected friend and economic partner. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to expanding cooperation with India and other partners through organizations such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
For his part, PM Modi expressed deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and said India would support diplomatic efforts to reduce conflict.
The prime minister voiced hope that the coming Nowruz and the new Persian year would bring peace and stability to the region.