Israel-Hamas War: Amid the escalating tension between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, spoke to Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, where he raised grave concerns over the difficult situation in the Middle East. During the conversation, the Indian leaders said that terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives were serious concerns and underscored the early restoration of peace and stability. Both leaders agreed on the need for an early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation in Gaza.
"Good exchange of perspectives with President @raisi_com of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives are serious concerns. Preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability are important," PM Modi wrote on the social media platform, X.
"Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders exchanged views on the difficult situation in the West Asia region and the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to the statement released on Narendra Modi's platform.
"Prime Minister expressed deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives. He reiterated India’s longstanding and consistent position on the Israel-Palestine issue," it added.
"President Raisi shared his assessment of the situation.
Both the leaders expressed emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability," noted the statement.
Besides, the statement claimed the duo also reviewed and positively assessed progress in multifaceted bilateral cooperation. They welcomed the focus and priority accorded to Chabahar port in Iran for improving regional connectivity.
India continues its efforts to calm down the situation in West Asia
Notably, the latest development came as more than 10,000 people including women and children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the day the Israeli Defence Forces started its operation- "Wipe out Hamas", according to the local health ministry. However, India TV is not in the position to independently verify this claim amid the fact the Gaza health ministry is run by Hamas.
It is worth mentioning ever since the war between the two Middle Eastern nations escalated earlier last month, the Indian Prime Minister held telephonic conversations with several leaders including his Israeli counterpart and "friend" Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, UAE President, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UK PM Rishi Sunak. During the conversations with all these leaders, PM Modi reiterated its stance against terrorism while advocating for early resolution of the conflict.
Besides, he also urged both leaders to allow the passage of humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged nations. Later, New Delhi also sent its aircraft filled with medical aid and other critical equipment.
