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‘Dialogue and diplomacy’: India makes ‘own position’ clear after SCO condemns Israeli military strikes on Iran
- On June 13, 2025, Israel launched military strikes against Iran's nuclear and military sites, causing significant casualties and heightening regional tensions.
- On June 14, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation issued a statement denouncing Israel’s military strikes against Iran as breaches of international law and violations of Iran’s sovereignty; notably, India did not take part in issuing this declaration.
- India articulated its position on June 13, expressing deep concern over the conflict and urging restraint while maintaining diplomatic ties with both Israel and Iran.
- India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Israeli and Iranian counterparts, calling for de-escalation through existing diplomatic channels and warning against escalatory actions.
- India affirmed its independent foreign policy by choosing not to engage with the SCO statement and highlighting the importance of resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomatic means.
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UPSC Key: Iran-Israel conflict, Cholera outbreak, and Axiom-4 mission
How is the Iran-Israel conflict relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Axiom-4 mission, cholera outbreaks and the SCO have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 15, 2025.
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