Israel-Iran Conflict | Deeply Concerned At Escalation Of Security Situation In Middle-East: India

Amid speculations of intensification of the conflict between Iran and Israel, India on Wednesday called for "restraint by all concerned". Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that India remains "deeply concerned" at the escalation of security situation in West Asia. The Ministry also issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran due to the current crisis.
"We are deeply concerned at the escalation of security situation in West Asia and reiterate our call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday, following Iran's attack on Israel on Tuesday night.
The statement, however, did not mention name of any country but expressed concern at the escalating situation across the Middle East.
The embassy in its statement hoped that the conflict does not take a wider regional dimension and urged that all issues be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy.
Last week, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar had held discussions with the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghch on the current geopolitical scenario in the region during the BRICS meeting held on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York.
In view of the current situation, MEA issued travel advisory stating - "We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in the security situation in the region. Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran". The MEA also urged Indians currently residing in Iran to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.