Iran rejected the escalation of war with the United States and called for dialogue as a way to resolve the crisis between the two countries. The Iranian President assured that his country does not seek war and defended that the solution lies through diplomatic means.
Iran's position comes amid a military escalation between Tehran and Washington, at a time of high tension between the two nations. The Iranian government has been reinforcing its rhetoric that it is not interested in a direct armed confrontation.
India expressed concern over the security of maritime trade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil shipping routes in the world. This region has been the scene of incidents that threaten international navigation.
The Iranian President defended dialogue as the way out of the crisis during a meeting in which the Indian delegation was present, thus seeking to project an image of moderation despite the increase in tensions with the United States.
