Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:38pm on 05 Mar 2026,Thursday India Global
India formally conveyed condolences on the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a subtle shift from its earlier silence on the US-Israel airstrikes in Tehran. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi and signed the condolence book. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes. The move follows domestic opposition criticism and comes amid escalating regional tensions, including Iran’s announcement restricting Strait of Hormuz access to US, Israeli and European vessels, raising implications for India’s energy and strategic interests.
