NEW DELHI — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a high-stakes telephone conversation with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urging the international community to hold the United States and Israel accountable for what he termed “blatant violations” of international law. The call comes amid a volatile week in West Asia, marked by a series of military strikes that Tehran claims have targeted civilian infrastructure.
During the briefing, Araghchi detailed a series of attacks allegedly carried out by US and Israeli forces over the past 11 days. According to the Iranian readout, these included a missile strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab on the opening day of the conflict, alongside subsequent raids on public service centres and civilian sites. Araghchi asserted that all governments bear a responsibility to condemn these actions, describing them as an affront to the United Nations Charter and Iran’s territorial integrity.
Maritime Security and Global Energy Risks
A significant portion of the dialogue focused on the stability of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. The two ministers discussed the potential for the conflict to spill over into maritime corridors, which could severely disrupt shipping traffic.
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Iran’s Position: Araghchi argued that any instability in the Persian Gulf is a direct consequence of “destabilising actions” by Washington and maintained that Iran remains committed to safeguarding regional shipping security against foreign interference.
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India’s Stance: Minister Jaishankar emphasized the necessity of de-escalation and the restoration of regional stability. He underlined the importance of strengthening the New Delhi-Tehran bilateral partnership, particularly in the context of maritime safety.
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
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) after the meeting, Jaishankar confirmed that the two nations have “agreed to remain in touch” as the situation evolves. While India has maintained a delicate diplomatic balance, the intensifying conflict poses a direct threat to its energy security and the safety of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf. The call underscores Tehran’s ongoing efforts to garner support from Global South partners like India to pressure Western powers into a ceasefire.
