India Welcomes Iran‑Israel Ceasefire, Reaffirms Concern for Regional Stability

India Welcomes Iran‑Israel Ceasefire: India has welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, expressing deep concern over recent hostilities and reiterating its readiness to “play its part” in promoting dialogue and long-term stability in the region.

Acknowledging the role of the United States and Qatar in securing the truce, the External Affairs Ministry emphasised that diplomacy remains the only viable solution to the multiple conflicts that confront West Asia.

Iranian state-run television has reported that the truce had begun. Subsequently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that his country had agreed to a ceasefire proposal announced by US President Donald Trump overnight.

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Iran launched six waves of missiles against Israel before the deadline for the ceasefire announced by Trump. Israel retaliated by destroying a radar installation near Tehran before deciding to refrain from additional attacks following a conversation between President Trump and PM Netanyahu.

"We have been following developments overnight relating to the conflict between Iran and Israel, including the US action against Iran's nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation against US military bases in Qatar," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

“While we remain deeply concerned about the prospects for overall and sustained regional security and stability, we welcome reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and the role played by the US and Qatar in bringing it about,” the external affairs ministry said in a statement.

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New Delhi again called for the resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

"We wish to reiterate that there is no alternative to dialogue and diplomacy in order to address and resolve the multiple conflicts in the region," the MEA said in a statement.

"India stands ready to play its part in these efforts and hopes that all concerned parties will work towards sustained peace and stability," it said.

Meanwhile, a total of 594 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Israel so far under Operation Sindhu, amid escalating tensions in the region.

Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft have played a key role in the evacuation efforts, transporting stranded citizens via Jordan and Egypt. These Indian nationals had crossed over from Israel into these neighboring countries by land before being airlifted. Two flights from Iran too landed in Delhi today.

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