This was reportedly the third phone call between Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart since the beginning of the war that has killed more than 1,000 people. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a "detailed" conversation with the Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the deadly conflict in the Middle East. 3rd such phone callThis was reportedly the third phone call between Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart since the beginning of the war that has killed over 1,000 people. War death toll mountsAmid the continuing hostilities, the death toll across the Middle East is rising. The United Arab Emirates' defense ministry says at least six people have been killed due to strikes launched by Iran during the war.

Source: dna March 10, 2026 19:30 UTC