New Delhi, March 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia, expressing concern over rising tensions, civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the region.

PM Modi said in a post on X that the conversation focused on the "serious situation" unfolding in the region amid intensifying hostilities.

"Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi said in a post on X.

This is the first conversation of PM Modi with an Iranian leade...