Iranian Foreign Minister Appreciates 'India's Solidarity' With Tehran During Call With Jaishankar

Last Updated:June 14, 2025, 20:58 IST

During the call, EAM S Jaishankar underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts to reduce tensions.

EAM S Jaishankar and Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi (Photo/X@IRIMFA_EN/@DrSJaishankar)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday evening amid heightened regional tensions following Israeli airstrikes. The conversation, confirmed by both sides, focused on the deteriorating situation and prospects for diplomacy.

According to a post by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X, Jaishankar conveyed “deep sympathies of the government and people of India to the government and people of Iran" in light of the recent attacks by the “Israeli regime," which led to civilian casualties.

During the call, Jaishankar underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts to reduce tensions. He also referenced his earlier conversation with the French foreign minister, reaffirming India’s stance in favour of de-escalation and dialogue.

Araghchi, in response, welcomed India’s expression of solidarity and condemnation of Israeli actions.

He remarked, “We were in the middle of a diplomatic process and engaged in consultations with our Omani counterpart to prepare for a new round of talks with representatives of the US government but the Israeli regime’s acts of aggression including attacking Iran, assassinating military commanders, and killing civilians and academic elites derailed the diplomatic path."

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Iran released a statement highlighting Jaishankar’s message during the exchange.

“EAM conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events. He urged avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy," the embassy said in a post on X.

Middles East Tensions Soar

Tensions surged on Friday after the Israel Defense Forces announced a series of “precise, preemptive" strikes inside Iran, targeting sites linked to its nuclear program.

IDF spokesperson BG Effie Defrin said the move was in direct response to ongoing threats and aggression from Tehran.

Later that day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the launch of “Operation Rising Lion," a major military campaign aimed at neutralising what he called an “existential threat" posed by Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.

“Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival," Netanyahu said, vowing to continue the mission “for as many days as it takes to remove this threat."

Jaishankar also shared details of his call with Araghchi on X, writing, “Spoke to Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening on the latest situation."

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