Speaking under the agenda item "threats to international peace and security", Nebenzia condemned the US-led strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites as "irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative," amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made an impassioned plea for peace during an emergency special session of the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York on Sunday (local time), urging immediate action to de-escalate the crisis in Iran following the US's recent milit
Azmi's remark came after the US, on early Sunday, carried out "massive precision" strikes on Iran's three nuclear sites -Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow-, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing war between Iran and Israel.
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi tele-conversation with President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian in which he called for "immediate de-escalation", Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said that it is a "nice thought" and wished for peace across the globe.
Air India on Sunday said that all its flights are currently avoiding certain airspaces over the Persian Gulf, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
He emphasised the need for a peaceful resolution and added, "Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability."
Saudi Arabia on Sunday expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Iran, especially the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and called for restraint and de-escalation in the region.
Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned the American strikes which attacked three nuclear sites in Iran. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi reiterated its stance of condemning and denouncing the violation of Iran's sovereignity and gave a call for restraint and de-es
Amid growing tensions in West Asia, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged all stakeholders to avoid dragging Lebanon into the escalating regional conflict. He stressed that Lebanon must remain focused on its national interest and stay out of any confrontation.
"If Iran attacks US facilities or US bases in the region, then the US will respond in a big way, and it can escalate into World War III. I only pray to God that it doesn't happen; otherwise, it will be doomsday for the world," Vaid told ANI here.
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Sunday described the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities as an escalation to the week old Israel-Iran conflict, warning that the situation is likely to deteriorate further.
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin stated that the recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, following US airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, is unlikely to develop into a 'full-fledged war'.