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New Delhi:
Foreign minister S Jaishankar today termed the ongoing US-Iran hostilitiwe “very serious”. On Friday, US President Donald Trump had announced that top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US air attack. The war of words since has spiralled, with President Trump today threatening to target 52 cultural sites in Iran if the Islamic republic attacks American personnel or assets.
A tweet from Dr Jaishankar’s official twitter handle this evening read: “Just concluded a conversation with FM @JZarif of Iran. Noted that developments have taken a very serious turn. India remains deeply concerned about the levels of tension. We agreed to remain in touch.”
India has been a traditional ally of Iran.
Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike on Friday. The next day, as Iran’s supreme leader Ayatullah Khamenei warned of “severe revenge”, India called for restraint.
“The increase in tension has alarmed the world. Peace, stability and security in this region is of utmost importance to India. It is vital that the situation does not escalate further. India has consistently advocated restraint and continues to do so,” the government said in a statement.
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