New Delhi, July 31 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he held a telephonic conversation with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and conveyed India's deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region amid West Asia tensions.

Jaishankar stated he strongly urged that commercial shipping and seafarers must not be targeted under any circumstances, reiterating that India condemns any such attacks regardless of who carries them out.

He added that Araghchi briefed him on Iran's perspective regarding the current developments and the discussions underway, while reaffirming that India continues to support dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

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