The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said the renewed attacks in West Asia are “a matter of utmost concern” and called on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions. “India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia. These developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community,” the ministry said in its official statement. 

The ministry highlighted that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel-US has already caused “immense human suffering” and impacted the global economy. “This conflict has now lasted over 100 days and has already caused immense human suffering. It has also had a debilitating impact on the global economy and energy supplies,” it added. 

The ministry called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions for the sake of civilian safety and peace. “We call on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions, ensure that civilians are not harmed and conclude ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” the ministry said. 

War restarted despite Trump’s peace efforts 

The ministry’s appeal came in the wake of Israel’s fresh strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, further intensifying tensions in West Asia despite US President Donald Trump’s efforts to discourage additional military action and sustain diplomatic engagement with Tehran. 

The Israeli military said the attacks targeted Iranian military infrastructure while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards alleged that Israel had deployed air-launched ballistic missiles during the operation. 

The latest escalation followed hours after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israeli targets in response to earlier Israeli strikes on Beirut, Lebanon. 

Soaring oil prices, crippling world economy 

Apart from the direct threat to the lives of the civilians of the region, the West Asia war impacted the world economy, where the pressure is exceeding beyond the resilience limits. 

For example, financial markets reacted sharply to the latest escalation, with benchmark Brent crude futures rising more than 3% in early trading on Monday to move back above $96 per barrel. Investors remain concerned about potential disruptions to energy supplies from the region, particularly around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.