External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, urging that commercial shipping and seafarers not be targeted amid escalating Middle East tensions. India condemned attacks on commercial vessels by any party and reiterated its support for dialogue and diplomacy.
New Delhi, July 31, 2026: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which he expressed India's deep concerns over the ongoing hostilities in the region.
Jaishankar Urges Protection Of Shipping
"Had a tele-conversation with FM Araghchi of Iran this evening. Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region. Strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance. India condemns any such attack by any party," EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.
"Was apprised of Iran's perspective of current developments and discussions underway. India is always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy," he added.
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