India has expressed concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East after Israel’s attacks on Iran on early Saturday. In a statement, the ministry of external affairs urged for a ‘path of dialogue and diplomacy’ and reiterated the call for ‘peace’ and ‘stability’ in the region.
“We are deeply concerned by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond. We reiterate our call to all concerned to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy,” the MEA statement read. .
New Delhi’s reaction came as Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting several military sites following Tehran’s missile attack on October 1.
“The ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit, even as innocent hostages and civilian populations continue to suffer. Our Missions in the region are in contact with the Indian community,” the MEA statement added.
Israeli Retaliatory Strikes On Iran
Israel launched ‘precise’ and ‘targeted’ attack at Iran under the cover of darkness on early Saturday morning, reported PTI. Tel Aviv delivered its longstanding response to Iranian October 1 missile attack by striking multiple locations in different parts of Iran. Explosions were reportedly heard in the capital, Tehran, which sits deep inside the country.
The Israeli military reported that its ‘precise and targeted strikes’ targeted missile air defense systems and ‘aerial capabilities,’ along with missile manufacturing facilities linked to weapons used against Israel. In response, Iran claimed the strikes resulted in only ‘limited damage.’
The extent of the impact remains uncertain, as neither Israel nor Iran has released detailed assessments of the destruction caused. Iran indicated that the strikes hit military bases located in the provinces of Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran.