In a significant diplomatic move, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a regional security architecture in West Asia, free from foreign interference, to guarantee peace and stability. Speaking during a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s firm conditions for halting the ongoing conflict.
The conversation, as reported by Iran’s state media, covered bilateral ties and the latest developments following recent strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. Pezeshkian emphasized that the immediate cessation of these attacks, coupled with guarantees against future aggression, forms Iran’s primary precondition for peace.
He vehemently condemned the US and Israel for targeting former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, top military commanders, and civilians, as well as damaging critical public infrastructure. Pezeshkian dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claims that the assaults aimed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, asserting that Khamenei had always opposed such pursuits and issued strict orders to curb them.
Prime Minister Modi expressed profound concern over escalating tensions in the region. He strongly denounced attacks on energy infrastructure and urged measures to secure the Strait of Hormuz and ensure free navigation in the Gulf.
The backdrop to these exchanges includes joint US-Israel strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities on February 28, which killed high-profile figures and civilians. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israeli sites and US assets across the Middle East.
This proposal for a homegrown security framework signals Iran’s push for regional autonomy amid heightened hostilities. As stakeholders weigh the path forward, the international community watches closely for signs of de-escalation. The call underscores a broader desire for conflict resolution rooted in mutual respect and non-interference.