NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following US strikes on the nation. PM Modi called for immediate “de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy” amid rising tensions in the Middle East as the Israel-Iran crisis entered the tenth day.“Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability,” he said in a post on X.In a call that lasted 45 minutes, Iranian President Pezeshkian described India as a “friend and partner in promoting regional peace, security and stability”. He also thanked PM Modi for India’s call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.“The call came from Iranian President Pezeshkian in the wake of the US attack on the Iranian Nuclear facilities. The President briefed PM Modi in detail on the evolving situation. The call lasted 45 minutes. The President described India as a friend and partner in promoting regional peace, security and stability and thanked Prime Minister Modi for India’s position and call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy. India’s voice and role were important in the restoration of regional peace and stability,” news agency ANI reported citing sources.The US entered the Israel-Iran crisis after it targeted Iran’s three nuclear sites causing significant damage.Iran has issued strong warnings against US involvement, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautioning that any American strike would cause “irreparable damage,” and the foreign ministry warning it could trigger a full-scale regional war. Despite these threats, the US intervened militarily after Israel’s strikes on Iran, which have killed at least 865 people, including civilians and security personnel.