New Delhi, June 9:
India on Monday expressed regret over the renewed attacks in West Asia and called on all parties to de-escalate tensions while asserting that the fresh developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community. “India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia. These developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community. This conflict has now lasted over 100 days and has already caused immense human suffering. It has also had a debilitating impact on the global economy and energy supplies,” read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
“We call on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions, ensure that civilians are not harmed and conclude ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” it added. Earlier in the day, the Indian Embassy in Tehran reiterated its travel advisory for Iran amid the ongoing developments in the region, urging its nationals to avoid travelling to the region and those there to leave the country by all available means of transport.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Monday that it has struck “several targets” at the petrochemical complex in Iran’s Mahshahr area. In another statement, the Israeli military said that all the Iranian missiles launched at Israel on Monday morning were intercepted. The IDF stated that the impact reported in an open field in the West Bank was likely a large fragment after an interception. Furthermore, an all-clear was given in the Jerusalem area after an early warning was issued for an Iranian missile attack, ‘The Times of Israel’ reported.