Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suggested creating a security framework involving neighboring countries in West Asia to maintain peace and stability without external interference. During a discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they addressed bilateral relations and the recent regional and global events following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. Pezeshkian outlined Iran’s conditions to end the conflict, emphasizing the immediate halt of US and Israeli hostilities and assurances against future attacks.
Pezeshkian condemned the US and Israel for the killings of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, military officials, civilians, and infrastructure targeting. He refuted US President Donald Trump’s claims that the conflict aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, highlighting Khamenei’s opposition to nuclear armament and his preventive measures against such pursuits.
In response, PM Modi expressed deep concerns over escalating regional tensions, denounced attacks on energy facilities, and stressed the need for security in the Strait of Hormuz and unhindered Gulf navigation. Israel and the US jointly conducted airstrikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities on February 28, resulting in casualties among Iranian leaders and civilians. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on US and Israeli installations in the Middle East.
