'Deeply concerned': MEA reacts to Iran-Israel conflict, warns against escalation

The Ministry of External Affairs reacted to the Israel-Iran-Lebanon conflict on Wednesday, saying it was deeply concerned at the escalation of the security situation in West Asia. In a statement, New Delhi said it was important that the conflict didn't take "a wider regional dimension". "We are deeply concerned at the escalation of the security situation in West Asia and reiterate our call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians," it said in the statement.