Developments have taken a very serious turn: S Jaishankar tells Iranian FM
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said he spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and expressed concern over the recent developments in the country following the US airstrike which killed country's elite Quds military force chief Qassem Soleimani.
Jaishankar said both the leaders agreed to keep in touch.
"Just concluded a conversation with FM @JZarif of Iran. Noted that developments have taken a very serious turn. India remains deeply concerned about the levels of tension. We agreed to remain in touch," the Indian Minister tweeted.
Just concluded a conversation with FM @JZarif of Iran. Noted that developments have taken a very serious turn. India remains deeply concerned about the levels of tension. We agreed to remain in touch.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 5, 2020
Soleimani was killed in Baghdad by a US airstrike authorized by President Donald Trump early on Friday.
Iran vowed harsh revenge over the general's killing.
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