India had earlier this month expressed its concern at the escalation of security situation in West Asia and reiterated its call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who emphasised the need for peace in West Asia and the role that India could play in de-escalating the conflict given its good relations with all the parties,

President Pezeshkian spoke about the role that India could play in de-escalating the conflict in West Asia given its good relations with all the parties involved