Iranian President speaks with PM Modi, urges India to use its capacities to end Israel's assault on Gaza

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged India to "use all its capacities" to bring to end the Israeli actions in Gaza.

"Reminding the Indian nation’s history of fights against Western colonialism and its position as one of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement in the world, President Raisi underlined that India is expected to use all its capacities to end" Israeli action against the people of Gaza, according to Iranian news agency IRNA.

The Iranian president also told PM Modi that Iran supports any joint global effort for an immediate ceasefire, lifting the blockade and providing relief to the oppressed people of Gaza.


Raisi also noted that the "atrocities in Gaza made people around the globe angry and if the massacre continues, it will have transregional consequences."

Earlier, Iran's envoy to India Iraj Elahi told ET that India as the leader of Global South has the potential to play a pivotal role in ending "brutalities" in Gaza.

"India has always been a steadfast bastion of morality and humanity on the global stage. The indelible mark left by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings and his inspiring words on Palestine are etched in the collective memory of all. These principles have paved the way for India to emerge as the resounding voice of the Global South. It is undeniable that India has a rich history of upholding moral courage and demonstrating the indomitable human spirit," Elahi told ET.

Referring to India-Iran relations, the Iranian President termed Iran-India ties as strategic and stressed the need to plan for developing cooperation.

During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi, stressed the importance of preventing escalation, ensuring the continued provision of humanitarian aid, and early restoration of peace and stability in the region.

The two leaders also welcomed the progress in India and Iran's progress in bilateral cooperation, including on the Chabahar port.