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India urges restraint as West Asia tensions escalate A day after assaults on commercial shipping escalated into an exchange of fire on Iranian and US military targets, India on Wednesday said that it is “deeply concerned” over the recent attacks and “escalation of tensions” in West Asia which underlines regional peace and security. Delhi’s statement came hours after US PresidentDonald Trumpwarned Iran on Wednesday that the US was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over because of Iranian attacks. This also came at a time when External Affairs minister S Jaishankar is visiting Kuwait, as part of his visit to four West Asian countries including Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain. The Ministry of External Affairs said, in a statement on Wednesday, “India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region.” “These developments risk undermining regional peace, security and stability,” it said. It said that India calls upon all parties to “exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and ensure protection of…

'Return To Dialogue': India Reacts After Iran Turns Back Indian Oil ... By Vaidika Thapa Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:31 PM (IST) Source: JND Related Articles India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions in West Asia following fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged all sides to exercise restraint, de-escalate the situation and return to dialogue and diplomacy to ensure peace and stability. MEA's reaction comes after an Indian oil tanker was reportedly turned back from the Oman corridor in the Strait of Hormuz as fresh tensions continue to rise in the region. According to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, the tanker was asked to avoid the temporary route and use the corridor designated by Iran instead. ALSO READ: Iran Turns Back Indian Oil Tanker Trying To Transit Through US-Backed Oman Corridor In Strait Of Hormuz: Report Also In News

India Raises Alarm Over West Asia Tensions, Urges Restraint India News Updated Jul 8, 2026 India Raises Alarm Over West Asia Tensions, Urges Restraint India expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in West Asia following fresh attacks on commercial shipping and US military strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs urged all parties to exercise restraint and return to dialogue to ensure regional stability and uninterrupted energy supplies. Global crude oil prices surged over six percent after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Tehran effectively over and warned of further strikes. Trump defended the US military action against Iranian targets, accusing Tehran of violating a pause requested for funeral ceremonies. I IANS Jul 8, 2026 · 3 min read · 3 views Save Listen Copy India 'deeply concerned' with escalation of tensions in West Asia, calls for restraint New Delhi, July 8 India on Wednesday said that it remains "deeply concerned" over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, following fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region. Global crude oil prices surged mo…

India expresses deep concern at fresh West Asia tensions, calls for ... India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over recent attacks and escalating tensions in West Asia after US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire deal with Iran was “over” following Iranian attacks on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and again called for restraint, uninterrupted flow of energy and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. Trump, who is in Türkiye for the annual NATO Summit, told reporters that he considered the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Iran and the US last month to be over after the two countries exchanged attacks in West Asia early on Wednesday. India, which was hit hard when the West Asia conflict disrupted oil, gas and fertiliser supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, doubled down on its message for a return to dialogue and diplomacy as tensions soared, threatening the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US. Also read |Ceasefire with Iran over, says Trump in big declaration at NATO Summit after US strikes “India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping trans…

'Exercise restraint, de-escalate tension': India urges US, Iran to ... The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region. India expressed its deep concern on Wednesday over the renewed escalation in West Asia, and urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint, return to dialogue and ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and commerce as fresh hostilities threatened to further destabilise the region. The statement came hours after fresh military exchanges between the US and Iran heightened fears that the fragile truce between the two countries could give way to a wider regional conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that the latest attacks and rising tensions after fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region, risked undermining regional peace, security and stability. “India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of c…

'Return to dialogue': India urges restraint after ships attacked amid uncertainty over Iran-US deal India has expressed significant worry regarding the rising tensions in West Asia and the increasing assaults on commercial vessels. The ministry emphasized the importance of all involved parties to practice restraint and engage in dialogue. Recent actions pose risks to regional stability and disrupt global trade. In response, the United States has executed extensive military strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran retaliated with strikes aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait.

Return to dialogue, diplomacy: India calls for restraint in West Asia ... India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Asia, following a fresh wave of attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz that have significantly escalated regional tensions. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the recent developments pose a serious threat to regional peace, security and stability, while also jeopardising the uninterrupted flow of global energy supplies and maritime trade. "India is deeply concerned over the recent escalation of tensions in West Asia following attacks on commercial shipping transiting international waterways. Such developments undermine regional peace, security and stability and threaten the uninterrupted flow of global energy supplies and maritime commerce," the MEA said. Calling for immediate de-escalation, New Delhi urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that could further inflame the situation. The ministry also stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of civilians and the secure passage of commercial vessels through international sea lanes. Reite…

'Return to dialogue': India urges restraint after ships attacked amid ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. 'Return to dialogue': India urges restraint after ships attacked amid uncertainty over Iran-US deal India 2 min. Read ‘Return to dialogue’: India urges restraint after ships attacked amid uncertainty over Iran-US deal By CurrentIndia.com July 8, 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia following fresh attacks on commercial shipping, urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the latest developments threatened regional stability and the free flow of global trade and energy supplies.”India is deeply concerned over 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 MEA said.The ministry warned that “these developments risk undermining regional peace, security and stability.”Calling for de-e…