Condemning Israel’s “aggressive works against civil goals” in Iran, within a few hours of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) statement on Saturday, India removed itself and said that it “does not participate in the discussion” and its position on the matter remains unchanged.
Under China’s leadership, the 10-wife Bloc’s statement “strongly concerned the growing tension in the Middle East and the military attacks carried out by Israel in Iran’s territory strongly condemned.”
“They (action) form a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, damage regional and international security, and pose a serious risk to global peace and stability,” stating that the member state strongly advocates for the solution to the situation around Iran’s nuclear program “especially” through peaceful, political and political means “.
The statement stated that “the aggressive action against the civil goals (in Iran), including energy and transport infrastructure, resulted in citizens casualties, the GDP and the Gross violation of the United Nations Charter”.
Later in the day, Mea said, “India’s own position on this matter was expressed by us on 13 June 2025, and remain the same. We urge that dialogue and diplomacy channels are used to work towards de-escation and it is necessary that the international community strives in that direction.”
The ministry on Friday made a note of the call of Foreign Minister S Jaishankar with its Iranian counterpart Syed Abbas Aragchi. Jaishankar had “expressed deep concern of the international community at the turn of the events, and urged to avoid any escalatry steps and start a initial return to diplomacy”.
“India’s overall position as stated above, other SCO members were informed. Keeping this in mind, India did not participate in the discussion on the above SCO statement,” Mea said, “India enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and is ready to expand all possible support”.
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In view of the Israel-Iran struggle in the early hours of Friday, New Delhi urged both sides to avoid any growth and use dialogue and diplomacy to resolve issues.
Meanwhile, Tehran has appreciated “the solidarity of India with Iran and the aggression of the Israeli rule” after the Jaishankar-Argchi talks.
According to the statement of Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday, Jaishankar “offered sympathy to the people of Iran after the Israeli attacks”. “Jaishankar mentioned his discussion with his French counterpart and emphasized the importance of strengthening international efforts to increase tension in the region,” said this.
Earlier in the day, the Indian Embassy in Iran said in a post on X, “External Affairs Minister’s Jaishankar talked with FM Seyed Abbas Argchi this evening.
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Jaishankar also mentioned on Friday, saying, “Iranian FM spoke to Abbas Argchi in the latest position this evening,” Jaishankar also mentioned on Friday that he received a call from the Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sire “on the ongoing developments”.
Later during the day, PM Narendra Modi also received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart. Modi said on X, “I got a phone call from Israeli’s PM @Netanyahu. He informed me on the situation to develop. I shared India’s concerns and emphasized the need for the initial restoration of peace and stability in the region.”
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Iran released emergency contact details on Saturday and advised Indians to be vigilant, avoid unnecessary movements and inspect the security protocol.
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