India Condemns Attacks on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon and Iran

India has voiced its firm opposition to attacks on merchant shipping amid the ongoing Iran conflict, as it told the UN Security Council that several of its nationals have died or are missing due to attacks in the region. This stance is in line with India's commitment to maintaining international peace and security, as outlined in the United Nations Charter. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, expressed deep concern at the conflict in Iran and the Gulf region, urging all sides to exercise restraint and avoid escalation.

India's Position on the Iran Conflict

India is firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping, as many of its nationals are prominent in its global workforce. The attack on the commercial tanker Settebello, which had 24 Indian crew members on board, is a recent example of the risks faced by Indian nationals in the region. India has summoned the U.S. charge d'affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the attack. This incident highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, as outlined in the Geneva Conventions.

• ▸The conflict in Iran and the Gulf region has resulted in the loss of lives of Indian nationals.
• ▸The attack on the Settebello tanker is a recent example of the risks faced by Indian nationals in the region.
• ▸India has called for a sustained ceasefire, humanitarian access, and a credible pathway towards a durable and peaceful resolution based on a negotiated two-state solution with a sovereign, independent, viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with Israel, within secure and recognised borders, as outlined in the Oslo Accords.

International Implications and Mediation Frameworks

The crisis in Lebanon has also been a concern for India, with Indian troops deployed in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). India has called for respect for Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty, emphasizing that Indian troops are deployed in the UNIFIL. The situation in Gaza has grave humanitarian implications, and India has urged for a sustained ceasefire, humanitarian access, and a credible pathway towards a durable and peaceful resolution. This is in line with India's commitment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Way Forward

India's stance on international conflicts is guided by its commitment to maintaining international peace and security, as outlined in the United Nations Charter. The country has consistently called for peaceful resolutions to conflicts, and has supported mediation frameworks such as the Oslo Accords. India's position on the Iran conflict and the crisis in Lebanon is a reflection of its commitment to these principles. The country will continue to work with the international community to find peaceful solutions to these conflicts, as outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

• ▸India's commitment to international peace and security is reflected in its support for the UNRWA.
• ▸The country has consistently called for peaceful resolutions to conflicts, and has supported mediation frameworks such as the Oslo Accords.
• ▸India's position on the Iran conflict and the crisis in Lebanon is a reflection of its commitment to these principles, as outlined in the Hague Conventions.