India has expressed condolences to Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after U.S.–Israel airstrikes in Tehran. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi and signed the condolence book, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
The outreach comes as Iran announced it would allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz except for vessels from the United States, Israel, and the European Union. New Delhi’s move suggests a subtle diplomatic shift, as India had earlier maintained silence despite domestic opposition calls for a stronger response to the strikes.
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