Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the crisis unfolding in the Middle East was a matter of "deep concern" for India.
He emphasized India's stance towards maintaining peace and stability.
"India's position on the many ongoing tensions in the world is clear. We have always called for maintaining peace and stability, and when two democracies stand together, the voice for peace becomes even stronger," Modi said.
"The current situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern for us. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to work closely with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens in the region," he added.
Late on Sunday, Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephone call to discuss the tense situation in the Middle East.
Modi said he urged Israel for an "early cessation of hostilities."
The Indian leader said he emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority, expressing his government's concerns over the latest developments in the region.
Modi was in Israel just last week during which he also delivered a speech at the Knesset, hailing the relations with Israel, one of India's closest allies.
Modi also condemned the attack on the United Arab Emirates in a call to the Gulf nation's president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
"India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times," he said.
Congress criticizes Modi government's response to Iran crisis
India's main opposition party, Congress, condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli strike and criticized the Modi government's response to the Middle East crisis.
"The Indian National Congress (INC) unequivocally condemns the targeted assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in a military strike carried out without a formal declaration of war," party President Mallikarjun Mapanna Kharge said in a statement released on Sunday night.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi described Khamenei's killing as "despicable," in a post on the social media platform X.
She criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he aligned himself with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahyu and US President Donald Trump.
"I do hope that having genuflected before the Prime Minister of Israel and President Trump, our Prime Minister makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety," Gandhi said on social media platform X.
The Congress deemed the Modi government's response to the war on Iran as a betrayal of "India's values, principles, concerns, and interests."
The party also criticized Modi's visit to Israel last week, saying that it came at a time when the world was aware of an imminent US-Israel military attack for a regime change in Iran.
"The assault began just two days after Mr. Modi left Israel where his speech to the Knesset was a display of shameful moral cowardice." Congress General- Secretary in-charge of Communication Jairam Ramesh wrote on X.
