NEW DELHI: India said Wednesday it is deeply concerned about the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region. The statement followed the resumption of strikes by the US and Iran and President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire was over.
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The MEA said in a statement that these developments risk undermining regional peace, security and stability and called upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and ensure protection of civilians as well as the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and commerce.
"We urge the parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict," said the Indian govt.
US Central Command launched strikes on Iran Tuesday in response to attacks on three oil tankers. Iran responded by targeting US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
