Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and offered condolences to the victims’ families during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The deadly attack, which took place at Baisaran meadow on April 22 and claimed the lives of 26 people, was one of the most devastating incidents in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
“President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran called PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
During their telephone conversation, both leaders reaffirmed their shared position that terrorism has no justification under any circumstances.
“Both leaders agreed that there could be no justification for such acts of terror, and all those who believe in humanity must stand together in the fight against terrorism,” the MEA added.
The Iranian Embassy in India also shared a tweet on social media platform X, highlighting the shared commitment of both nations to counterterrorism and regional peace.
President Pezeshkian expressed deep sorrow over the attack and emphasised Iran’s solidarity with India in combating terrorism.
In response, PM Modi thanked Iran for its support and added that New Delhi shared Tehran’s belief that regional cooperation and unity were crucial in the global fight against terror.
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Highlighting Iran’s constructive role in fostering regional stability, Modi praised Tehran’s efforts towards peace and reiterated India’s support for diplomatic solutions to international conflicts—including tensions between Iran and the United States.
Modi also expressed condolences over the recent explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port, offering India’s readiness to assist in managing the aftermath of the incident.
The Iranian President’s call to PM Modi came a day after Tehran offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, calling them “brotherly neighbours”, despite tensions between the two neighboring countries escalated.
Relations between India and Pakistan reached a new low in recent history after 26 people, mostly tourists, were shot dead by terrorists belonging to The Resistance Front, a group believed to be a proxy of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
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