Iran has fired over 200 drones at Israel, sparking escalation within the area. Reuters

New Delhi:

India is critically involved on the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran that threatens the peace and safety within the West Asia area, the Ministry of External Affairs stated right now, hours after Iran launched a drone and missile assault on Israel.

“We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Our Embassies in the region are in close touch with Indian community. It is vital that security and stability are maintained in the region,” the ministry has stated in its assertion.

In a serious escalation within the geopolitically vital area, Tehran has launched over 200 drones and missiles at Israel, stressing that it’s an act of “self-defence” after Iran’s diplomatic mission in Damascus was focused.

The Israeli military has stated a lot of the missiles had been intercepted earlier than they crossed into Israel.

US President Joe Biden has promised agency help for Israel in opposition to the Iranian assaults. “I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad,” Biden stated on X.

US forces have been capturing down drones launched by Iran in direction of Israel, a defence official stated. “Our forces remain postured to provide additional defensive support and to protect US forces operating in the region,” he stated.

President Biden additionally spoke to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the cellphone. Netanyahu has stated Israel will reply to the assault strongly and that it has been making ready for a direct assault by Iran for years.