Explained: India's Stand Amid Threat Of Open War Between Iran, Israel

Calling the situation a "humanitarian" tragedy, New Delhi said it is seriously concerned about the escalation of hostilities which threatens the peace and security in the region.

India has said it is concerned about the Iran-Israel escalation and has advised both nations to exercise restraint. The tension must be resolved through "dialogue & diplomacy", the foreign ministry has said, balancing two crucial diplomatic ties. .

Since late last evening, Iran -- which backs Palestine -- has launched a drone attack on Israel amid the latter's war on Hamas. The Israeli military said most of the 200-plus ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and attack drones, were intercepted with the help of Israel's allies before landing. Teheran said it was an act of "self-defence" after Iran's diplomatic mission in Damascus was targeted.

Calling the situation a "humanitarian" tragedy, New Delhi said it is seriously concerned about the escalation of hostilities which threatens the peace and security in the region.