Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 22 : Amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the entire country wants peace, harmony, love and affection in the world.
His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the situation.
Speaking to reporters, Gehlot said, "...The whole country wants peace and harmony, love, and affection in the world. Rahul Gandhi's slogan is also the same: there should be politics of love in the whole country. We are in favour of this; there should be peace..."
He was asked about On PM Modi's conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Following the strikes by the United States at Iran's nuclear facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern at the recent escalations and called for "immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy"
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations," PM Modi stated.
He emphasised the need for a peaceful resolution and added, "Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability."
US struck Iran's three nuclear sites -Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow- on early Sunday and warned the latter of further retaliation if peace is not achieved.
Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that an emergency meeting would take place on Monday in light of the developments taking place in West Asia.
Earlier in the day, the IAEA confirmed that there has been no reported increase in off-site radiation levels following the strikes. "Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran -- including Fordow -- the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time. IAEA will provide further assessments on the situation in Iran as more information becomes available," the agency said in a statement.
Iran condemned the attacks, calling them a violation of international law and vowed to continue its nuclear program.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the US military action under the leadership of Trump, stating that Trump's bold decision to target Iranian nuclear facilities will change history.
Meanwhile, India continues its evacuation efforts for Indian nationals in Iran, with multiple flights planned to bring back Indians from the conflict-hit region.