Iran Looks to Trump Friend for Support as US War Intensifies
For India, uncertainties about the U.S. war "have only strengthened the case for continued diplomatic engagement with Iran."
Iran is reaching out to an influential world leader for support amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and military conflict. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. This marks the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since the Iran war began on February 28th, though they have reportedly spoken by phone multiple times.
Indian officials emphasized that Modi's involvement provides global attention to Iran's case, as India is a highly regarded voice on the world stage.
Pezeshkian conveyed to Modi Iran's stance against the conflict, accusing America of pursuing war, insecurity, and force, while also lamenting America's failure to fulfill commitments to a 2018 memorandum of understanding. He also highlighted Iran's willingness to expand cooperation with India across various fields, despite pressures imposed to isolate Iran's relations with other countries.
India responded by reiterating its commitment to regional peace and stability, calling for the avoidance of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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