Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday night, nearly two weeks after the war in West Asia began on February 28. ADVERTISEMENT“Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. Reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy,” Modi said in a post on X. “(India’s) external affairs minister and (the) foreign minister of Iran have had three conversations in recent days,” he said at the weekly briefing.

Source: The Telegraph March 13, 2026 00:43 UTC