Jaishankar held talks with Abbas Araghchi and Johann Wadephul on the escalating West Asia conflict, as New Delhi engages key stakeholders amid concerns over regional stability, energy security and the safety of Indians in the Gulf
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest developments in the West Asia conflict, with both sides agreeing to stay in close contact as the situation continues to evolve.
A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 10, 2026
“A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Jaishankar posted on X
Earlier, Jaishankar also held talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Exchanged views with FM @JoWadephul of Germany on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. @AussenMinDE
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 10, 2026
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Exchanged views with FM Johann Wadephul of Germany on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.”
Wadephul cleared Germany’s stance that they stand with the US and Israel.
In a post on X, he said, “We stand with Israel. That is why I am here as Germany’s Foreign Minister. I’m in a region at war, in a country facing daily attacks from some of its neighbours. I visited the site of an Iranian strike, seeing firsthand the damage caused. The people of Israel are living under constant threat. We stand in solidarity with them in these difficult times. In my talks with Gideon Sa’ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, I pushed for efforts to prevent further escalation.”
“The Iranian nuclear & missile programs must be halted. Iran must end its support for terrorist groups. At the same time, Iran’s territorial integrity must be preserved – chaos in Iran would have severe consequences for the region and for Europe,” he added.
The calls come as India continues diplomatic outreach to key regional players following the outbreak of hostilities between Iran, the United States and Israel on February 28.
New Delhi has been in contact with multiple stakeholders in the conflict, amid concerns over regional stability, the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf and the country’s energy security.
The conflict has also disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which about a fifth of the world’s oil normally passes — raising supply concerns in India.
Commercial LPG shortages have been reported in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, with restaurant associations warning that supplies have become irregular. The Mumbai Hotels and Restaurants Association said around 20 per cent of hotels in the city had temporarily shut operations and cautioned that up to half could close if the situation does not improve.
The government has taken steps to mitigate the impact.
Officials said Indian refineries are operating at full capacity and that about 70 per cent of the country’s crude imports now come from outside the Hormuz route, including supplies from Russia, the United States and West Africa.
Domestic LPG production has also been increased by 10 per cent through reprioritisation. In addition, a three-member committee of executive directors from IndianOil, HPCL and BPCL has been formed to address concerns raised by commercial LPG users.
With inputs from agencies
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