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India Urges Rapid De-Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict, Prioritizes Gulf Stability

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. (Image Credits: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)

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News18•28-02-2026, 17:57

India Urges Rapid De-Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict, Prioritizes Gulf Stability

•India stresses rapid de-escalation to prevent prolonged regional conflict amid intensifying Israel-Iran war.
•New Delhi engages in back-channel diplomacy with Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran to reduce tensions.
•India's core interests include Gulf stability, safeguarding diaspora, protecting trade routes, and ensuring maritime security.
•India maintains strategic autonomy, balancing relations with all parties while safeguarding its interests.
•The conflict escalated with US and Israel strikes on Iran, followed by Iran's retaliation targeting US Fifth Fleet and Israel.

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