India, June 14 -- The External Affairs Ministry clarified India's stance on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) released a statement condeming the Israeli strikes on Iran.

India called for "dialogue and diplomacy" to work towards de-escalation of the situation, adding that it did not participate in discussions that led to SCO's statement.

While the China-led regional group earlier "strongly condemned" the Israeli strikes on Iran, India sought to maintain its stance on the matter. Follow Israel Iran conflict live updates

"India's position on the matter had been articulated by on June 13, and remains the same. We urge that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-esc...