'India always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy': Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM

The conversation came as tensions between Iran and the United States intensified, with Tehran claiming fresh strikes on American military facilities in Kuwait (File photo)NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar speaking to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and urging restraint amid growing regional tensions.In a post on X after the conversation, Jaishankar said he had a "tele-conversation" with Araghchi and reiterated India's concerns over the deteriorating security situation. "Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region," he wrote.Jaishankar also stressed the need to protect commercial shipping and seafarers as the conflict increasingly threatens key maritime route