India, Jan. 4 -- India on Sunday expressed "deep concern" over the United States' attacks on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by American forces, and called on all parties to address issues peacefully through dialogue to ensure stability in the region.

In its first formal reaction to the military assault, which was widely condemned by Latin American countries, the external affairs ministry reiterated India's concern for the safety of the people of Venezuela. Follow Venezuela-US tensions live updates

Hours after US forces bombed Venezuela and captured Maduro and his wife, US President Donald Trump told a news conference that Washington would run the South American country until a political transition could take place...