Conflicts be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy: President Murmu in meeting with Iran's Pezeshkian
President Murmu's remarks came amid escalating tensions in West Asia in view of fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets as well as Washington's attempts to inflict economic strain on Tehran through crippling sanctions
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu met with her Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. President Murmu reiterated India's commitment to fostering enduring peace in the region and advocated for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Her comments came as tensions in West Asia escalated due to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets and Washington's efforts to impose economic pressure on Tehran through crippling sanctions.
Pezeshkian, on his first visit to India, welcomed Murmu and expressed gratitude for the support Iran provided during India's BRICS presidency. The two leaders discussed their long-standing friendship, which includes strong cultural and people-to-people ties. Murmu emphasized India's dedication to maintaining peace and resolving disputes through diplomatic means.
The West Asia conflict erupted in late February of the same year. Pezeshkian, attending the BRICS Summit, met with Murmu at the presidential residence.
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