Jaishankar Dials Iranian FM Araghchi Amid West Asia Conflict Escalation

• EAM S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi amidst the escalating conflict in West Asia.
• India expressed deep concern over the rising tensions, urging all sides to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy.
• The safety and well-being of nearly one crore Indian citizens in the Gulf region are a top priority for India.
• India's trade and energy supply chains are at risk due to the conflict, with some Indian nationals already losing lives or going missing in attacks on merchant shipping.
• The call comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, particularly following a US-Israel military offensive against Iran.