EAM Jaishankar, Iran’s Araghchi hold 4th phone call since start of West Asian conflict
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Why in news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral matters and BRICS-related issues amidst the West Asian conflict.
Background
The call was the 4th such conversation since the escalation of conflict between Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Araghchi briefed Jaishankar on attacks against Iran, asserting Tehran's right to self-defense.
Facts for Prelims
- PostS. Jaishankar: India's External Affairs Minister
- PostSeyed Abbas Araghchi: Iran's Foreign Minister
- FactThis was the 4th phone call between the two ministers since the start of the West Asian conflict
- BodyBRICS: A grouping discussed during the bilateral conversation
For Mains
Q. Discuss India's strategic balancing act in the West Asian region while maintaining its multi-aligned approach with both Western powers and regional actors like Iran.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing ties with Israel and the U.S. while maintaining functional bilateral relations with Iran
- Multilateral alignment: Leveraging BRICS as a platform for regional stability and non-Western cooperation
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Multi-alignment · West Asian Conflict · Bilateral Diplomacy · BRICS
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