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Middle East conflict: There should be no cherry-picking on international law, says Iran deputy foreign minister

jimiinside — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:10:21 +0000

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026. The meeting followed India’s condolences over the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Khatibzadeh emphasized the importance of upholding international law against perceived atrocities and aggression.

Middle East tensions: PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss need for dialogue & diplomacy

jimiinside — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:01:49 +0000

Prime Minister Modi held discussions with French President Macron, emphasizing a return to dialogue and diplomacy for the West Asia region. Both leaders committed to close engagement and coordinated efforts to restore peace and stability. Concurrently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Oman, underscoring India’s active diplomatic outreach.

Middle East tensions: Have critical stakes in Gulf, will act in national interest, says government

jimiinside — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:58:47 +0000

India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in the Gulf and the potential economic repercussions. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned attacks on merchant shipping, noting the loss of Indian lives and emphasizing the need for restraint and dialogue.