Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, urging both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint following the recent escalation of tensions between the two countries. Araqchi’s comments came after India launched airstrikes on what it claims are “terrorist camps” in Pakistan, in retaliation for a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir last month.
“We hope that India and Pakistan will prevent the escalation of tension in the region,” Araqchi stated upon his arrival, echoing his calls for de-escalation made during his visit to Pakistan earlier in the week.
The tensions between India and Pakistan have once again intensified, with Islamabad strongly rejecting India’s allegations regarding the presence of terrorist camps on its territory. In response to the Indian strikes, which reportedly killed at least 31 civilians, Pakistan has pledged retaliation, further inflaming fears of a larger military conflict in a region already fraught with nuclear risks.
India has warned that any Pakistani response to its strikes would be met with further retaliation, raising concerns over the potential for a full-scale military clash. The South Asian subcontinent remains one of the world’s most volatile regions, with both nations holding nuclear weapons, making any conflict in the area particularly dangerous.
Araqchi’s visit to India had been pre-scheduled to attend a joint economic commission between the two countries, but it took on added significance in light of the recent flare-up. He emphasized the need for peace in the region, underscoring the importance of stability for fostering economic cooperation among regional nations.
“Our region needs peace, especially to expand economic cooperation between regional countries, and we hope this will happen,” Araqchi added.
The call for restraint comes at a critical juncture, as the international community watches closely, hoping for diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation in the region.
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