Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri

India's Foreign Secretary represented the country at a meeting convened by the UK Foreign Secretary to discuss the situation in West Asia. Over 60 countries participated in the meeting, where the Foreign Secretary noted the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways. He emphasized the impact of the crisis on India's energy security, as the country has lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf. The Foreign Secretary underlined that de-escalation and a return to diplomacy and dialogue are key to resolving the crisis. Meanwhile, Iran's military has vowed to carry out attacks against the US and Israel, while the Philippines has secured a pledge from Iran for safe oil passage. The situation remains volatile, with multiple countries involved in the diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.