'India always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy': Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM

NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar speaking to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and urging restraint amid growing regional tensions.In a post on X after the conversation, Jaishankar said he had a "tele-conversation" with Araghchi and reiterated India's concerns over the deteriorating security situation. "Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region," he wrote.Jaishankar also stressed the need to protect commercial shipping and seafarers as the conflict increasingly threatens key maritime routes. "Strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance. India condemns any such attack by any party," he said.The external affairs minister added that he was briefed on Tehran's position during the call. "Was apprised of Iran’s perspective of current developments and discussions underway.