Modi Speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian as India Issues Urgent Warning Over Middle East Escalation

In a post on X, PM Modi said he had a conversation with Iranian President Pezeshkian to discuss the serious situation in the region. (PTI Photo)

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday held first call with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian since the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic nation and expressed “deep concern over escalation of tensions” in the region and reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability.

In a post on X, PM Modi said he had a conversation with Iranian President Pezeshkian to discuss the “serious situation” in the region. Modi expressed concern over the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.

Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The safety and security of…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2026

“Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India’s top priorities,” PM Modi wrote.

Reiterating New Delhi’s pledge of peace and stability, PM Modi added, “Reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy.”

Notably, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz which acts as a key shipping passage through which India’s substantial energy imports are transported.