New Delhi, March 1 -- India urged all stakeholders in West Asia on Saturday to exercise restraint and avoid escalation in the aftermath of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, calling for dialogue and diplomacy to address underlying issues while emphasising the importance of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. New Delhi's response came hours after the US and Israeli military targeted Tehran and other cities in Iran, drawing retaliation from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which fired missiles and drones at Israel and military facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates used by the US military. The external affairs ministry expressed deep concern at recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and said in a statement: "We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues." "Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected," it added. External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts and conveyed India's concerns over the hostilities and pushed for dialogue and diplomacy. "Reiterate India's call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions," Jaishankar said on social media after his phone call with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar. "Shared India's deep concern at the recent developments in Iran and the region," Jaishankar said in a social media post after speaking with Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi....