India has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s attacks on Iran on Saturday morning. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged to follow a “path of dialogue and diplomacy” and reiterated the call for “peace” and “stability” in the region.
“We are deeply concerned about the evolution of the escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond. We reiterate our call on all involved to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy” , the MEA statement said. .
New Delhi’s reaction came as Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting several military sites following Tehran’s Oct. 1 missile attack.
“The ongoing hostilities benefit no one, even as innocent hostages and civilians continue to suffer. Our Missions in the region are in contact with the Indian community,” the MEA statement added.
Israeli retaliation attacks against Iran
Israel launched a “precise” and “targeted” attack on Iran under the cover of darkness early Saturday morning, PTI reported. Tel Aviv gave its long-standing response to the October 1 Iranian missile attack by striking multiple locations in different parts of Iran. Explosions were reportedly heard in the capital Tehran, which is located in the interior of the country.
The Israeli military reported that its ‘precise and targeted strikes’ targeted missile air defense systems and ‘air capabilities’, along with missile manufacturing facilities linked to weapons used against Israel. In response, Iran claimed that the attacks caused only “limited damage.”
The extent of the impact remains uncertain, as neither Israel nor Iran have released detailed assessments of the destruction caused. Iran indicated that the attacks hit military bases located in the provinces of Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran.
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