India, June 26 -- India on Thursday reiterated its concerns about the escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, including attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, and called for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of regional peace and stability.

The Indian side is closely following updates from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about radiation levels at the affected sites in Iran, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a weekly media briefing in response to a question about New Delhi's position on Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists and scientific institutions.

India on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12 days of hostilities, but reiterated its c...