Iran-Israel war: India expresses ‘great anxiety’ over intensification of conflict in West Asia

Because the conflict in West Asia intensifies, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026), stated that India “strongly reiterates its name for dialogue and diplomacy”, and “urged all sides to train restraint, keep away from escalation and prioritise the protection of civilians”.

Noting the rise in depth of the conflict, the MEA stated in an announcement, “Sadly, in the holy month of Ramadan, the state of affairs in the area has deteriorated considerably and repeatedly.”

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“In current days, now we have not solely witnessed an intensification of the conflict but in addition its unfold to different nations. The destruction and deaths have mounted, whilst regular life and financial actions come to a halt. As a proximate neighbour with crucial stakes in the safety and stability of the area, these developments evoke nice nervousness,” it stated.

Calling for the protection of Indians in Iran and the Gulf nations, it stated, ”There are nearly one crore Indian residents who stay and work in the Gulf area. Their security and well-being is of utmost precedence. We can’t be impervious to any improvement that negatively impacts them.”

Concerning the warfare’s impact on commerce and provide chains, the MEA stated that India is firmly against assaults on service provider transport. “Our commerce and power provide chains additionally traverse this geography. Any main disruption has critical penalties for the Indian economic system. As a rustic whose nationals are distinguished in the worldwide workforce, India can be firmly against assaults on service provider transport. Already, some Indian nationals have misplaced their lives or are lacking consequently of such assaults in the previous couple of days.”

“India strongly reiterates its name for dialogue and diplomacy. We increase our voice clearly in favour of an early finish to the conflict. Already, many lives have been regrettably misplaced, and we specific our grief in that regard,” the MEA stated.

Indian Embassies and Consulates in the affected nations stay in shut contact with Indian nationals and group organisations, issuing common advisories as acceptable, it added. “They’ve additionally prolonged all potential assist to these stranded by the conflict. The Embassies and Consulates will proceed to be proactive in addressing numerous consular points of this conflict,” it stated.

“The Prime Minister and Exterior Affairs Minister have held discussions with their counterparts. The federal government will proceed to intently monitor the evolving state of affairs and take related selections in the nationwide curiosity, the MEA stated.