India Refrains from Condemning US-Israel Attacks on Iran, Urges Early Resolution

India was unable to condemn the unilateral attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs statement on Tuesday appealed for "all parties to work towards an early resolution of the conflict." The Ministry of External Affairs statement expressed concern about the safety of the approximately 10 million Indians stranded. Concerns were also expressed about regional stability and international trade. The Ministry of External Affairs statement said, "We clearly seek an early end to this conflict." The United States attacked Iran soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel. Despite Iran and India's long-standing relationship, India did not condemn the attacks. The Narendra Modi government also remained silent on the assassination of the Supreme Leader of a sovereign country. The Ministry of External Affairs statement on Tuesday said it was closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Shankar Joy were in touch with the governments and other stakeholders of the countries concerned. The Ministry of External Affairs statement said that Modi had spoken to the heads of state of Oman and Kuwait. The Indian embassy in the Middle East had been informed about the situation.