India on Monday called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and urged all parties to pursue a diplomatic solution, as fresh military exchanges between Israel and Iran threatened to unravel a fragile truce and reignite a broader regional conflict.

Expressing deep concern over the latest developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the conflict, which has now stretched beyond 100 days, has caused significant human suffering and disrupted global economic stability, particularly energy supplies.

The appeal comes amid one of the most serious escalations in recent weeks, with both Israel and Iran launching fresh attacks that have heightened fears of a wider war across the region.

India Raises Alarm Over Humanitarian And Economic Impact

In a statement, the MEA said India “deeply regrets” the renewed attacks in West Asia and described the situation as a matter of serious concern for the international community.

The ministry highlighted the heavy toll the prolonged conflict has taken on civilians and warned of its growing economic consequences.

“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,” the statement said.

India called on all sides to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further destabilise the region.

“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 MEA added.

New Delhi has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy in addressing conflicts in West Asia, a region critical to India’s energy security and home to a large Indian diaspora.

Fresh Israel-Iran Strikes Threaten Fragile Truce

The latest escalation unfolded as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes on Monday, marking the 100th day of a conflict that began on February 28.

The renewed hostilities have raised concerns that efforts to establish a lasting ceasefire could collapse. Reports indicate that military actions over the past 24 hours involved attacks on strategic installations, multi-city engagements and heavy projectile exchanges.

According to reports, the latest round of strikes included an attack on an Iranian petrochemical complex and retaliatory actions by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, which claimed to have targeted two Israeli military bases.

The escalation reportedly followed Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Iran subsequently launched retaliatory strikes, triggering another cycle of attacks and counterattacks.

The developments have placed the region on edge and increased concerns about the possibility of a broader confrontation involving multiple state and non-state actors.

Diplomatic Efforts Face Renewed Challenge

The fresh violence has complicated ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict and preventing further escalation.

US President Donald Trump had reportedly urged Israel to refrain from retaliatory military action against Iranian missile attacks as part of efforts to preserve space for negotiations. However, the latest exchanges have cast uncertainty over those initiatives.

The situation has been further complicated by regional security concerns. Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a ban on Israeli-linked shipping through the Red Sea, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. Any disruption to commercial traffic through the corridor could have significant implications for global supply chains and energy markets.

As the conflict enters its second hundred days, international attention is increasingly focused on whether diplomatic channels can be revived before the violence spirals into a wider regional war.

Against this backdrop, India’s call for restraint underscores growing global concern that continued military escalation could deepen humanitarian suffering, disrupt international trade and further destabilise an already volatile region.

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