Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed rising regional tensions linked to US-Israeli aggression against Iran, emphasizing the need to safeguard global peace and stability.
During a phone call on Saturday, President Pezeshkian described the destabilizing and aggressive actions of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, saying Tehran had not initiated the conflict. He said the attacks occurred while nuclear negotiations were underway and condemned the two regimes for targeting military commanders and civilians, as well as public infrastructure.
President Pezeshkian rejected US claims that Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons, stressing that Iran’s leadership has repeatedly opposed such weapons and supports oversight of its peaceful nuclear activities. The president rejected US claims that Iran fuels regional unrest, saying the Israeli regime attacks Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, Iraq and Qatar, killing civilians while claiming its actions ensure security and peace.
He also reiterated Iran’s readiness for dialogue with world officials and called for an immediate halt to military actions against the Islamic Republic. The president further proposed the creation of a regional security framework involving West Asian countries to ensure stability without foreign intervention. President Pezeshkian also urged international organizations, including BRICS, to play a more effective role in protecting global peace.
Modi congratulated the Iranian president and people on Eid al Fitr (the Islamic holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan) and Nowruz (the Persian New Year) and wished them peace and prosperity.
The Indian prime minister expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and condemned attacks on energy infrastructure, warning they could threaten global food and energy security. He also stressed the importance of maintaining security in the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf, adding that dialogue and peace remain the best path forward.