India-Iran relations

‘This gesture of friendship will never be forgotten’: Iran thanks India for attending Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral

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'This gesture of friendship will never be forgotten': Iran thanks India for attending Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Mufti and others attended the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei (Photo/PTI) New Delhi: The Iranian Embassy in India expressed gratitude to the Indian government and people for attending the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the move reflected the “deep historical, cultural and humanistic ties” between the … Read more

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represents India to discuss Hormuz crisis with over 60 countries

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represents India to discuss Hormuz crisis with over 60 countries

New Delhi: British Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India at a meeting hosted by Britain on Thursday to discuss efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, attended by more than 60 countries, discussed diplomatic and political measures to restore freedom of navigation on key energy routes, rather than military measures.According to an Indian … Read more

‘Good people’: Iran thanks India for receiving first batch of medical aid from New Delhi

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'Good people': Iran thanks India for receiving first batch of medical aid from New Delhi

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed that the first batch of medical aid from India arrived in Iran on Wednesday. The Iranian Embassy in India stated that the Iranian Red Crescent Society received the supplies and expressed its gratitude to the Indian people. “The first batch of medical aid sent by the distinguished … Read more

Shashi Tharoor urges government to ‘actively take the lead’ in ending conflicts in West Asia

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Shashi Tharoor urges government to 'actively take the lead' in ending conflicts in West Asia

Shashi Tharoor (file photo) New Delhi: congressional leaders Shashi Tharoor Wednesday urged the central government to “actively take the lead” in calling for an immediate end to the escalating conflict in West Asia.The Lok Sabha MP said neither side has benefited from the continued hostilities, while other countries have suffered costs due to disruptions in … Read more

Why Trump may find it difficult to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Why Trump may find it difficult to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Oil tanker destroyed in US-Israeli attack in Tehran US President Donald Trump has asked allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But even if he is able to assemble a major coalition, ending Iran’s blockade may be difficult.Iran sits on one side of the narrow strait and has used drones, missiles and mines in … Read more

‘India is our friend’: Iranian envoy hints at safe passage of Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

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'India is our friend': Iranian envoy hints at safe passage of Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fatali said on Friday that Indian ships would soon be able to move safely amid tensions affecting sea lanes in the region, stressing the strong ties between the two countries.Responding to a question on whether Iran would allow safe travel to India, Fatali said the development may be … Read more

Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds ‘detailed talks’ with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi

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Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds 'detailed talks' with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi

New Delhi: Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaishankar A telephone conversation was held with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday to discuss regional developments and concerns about shipping security in the region. A subsequent post on X EAM detailed the meeting and said both parties agreed to stay in touch. India secures energy routes … Read more

‘It was the right thing to do’: Jaishankar briefs Parliament on India allowing Iranian ship to dock

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'It was the right thing to do': Jaishankar briefs Parliament on India allowing Iranian ship to dock

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (photo by ANI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that Iran had formally requested permission to dock three of its ships at Indian ports, a request that India granted the next day.Tensions have increased in the Indian Ocean after the United States sank an Iranian warship last week, … Read more

‘Engagement with Iranian leadership is difficult’: Jaishankar spells out India’s stance on Middle East wars

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'Engagement with Iranian leadership is difficult': Jaishankar spells out India's stance on Middle East wars

New Delhi: India believes in easing tensions in the Middle East through dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.Outlining India’s position in the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure an effective response.“Our government issued a statement on … Read more

‘Reflecting friendly relations’: Iran thanks India for docking IRIS Lavan in Kochi

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'Reflecting friendly relations': Iran thanks India for docking IRIS Lavan in Kochi

The Iranian Navy’s IRIS Lavan, participating in the IFR 2026 in Milan, docked safely in Cochin (ANI) New Delhi: Iran on Saturday expressed gratitude to India for providing a safe harbor to its naval vessel ‘IRIS Lavan’. Amid the rapid escalation of the conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States and … Read more