India urges dialogue amid escalating conflict in West Asia, expresses concern for over one crore Indians in the region

India expressed concern over escalating conflict in West Asia following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran and its retaliation. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised the safety of one crore Indian nationals in the region and called for dialogue to prevent disruptions affecting the Indian economy.

Mar 3, 2026 - 14:17

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WITH the intensification of the conflict in West Asia, India, on Tuesday, 3 March, highlighted the interests of one crore Indian nationals in the region and expressed concern about potential disruptions to energy supplies, which could have a serious impact on the Indian economy.

India urged "dialogue and diplomacy" to end the conflict early, noting that it has vital interests in the region's security and stability as a nearby neighbour and that the current developments "evoke great anxiety".

This is the second statement from India since the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran's retaliation, India emphasised that the safety and security of Indians residing in West Asia is its highest priority, PTI reported.

The ministry's statement follows the context of the US and Israel launching airstrikes on Iran on Saturday and killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Islamic Republic had vowed revenge and launched its own attacks on 27 US bases and some Israeli military facilities on Sunday, escalating the conflict, according to reports.

Conflict spreads to other nations

"In recent days, we have not only witnessed an intensification of the conflict but also its spread to other nations. The destruction and deaths have mounted, even as normal life and economic activities come to a halt," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

"As a proximate neighbour with critical stakes in the security and stability of the region, these developments evoke great anxiety," it said.

However, the MEA did not mention the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel strike.

Priority to Indians living in the region

Nearly one crore Indian citizens live in the Gulf, making their safety a top priority for the government.

"There are almost one crore Indian citizens who live and work in the Gulf region. Their safety and well-being is of utmost priority. We cannot be impervious to any development that negatively affects them," it said.

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