New Delhi, June 16 -- Amid the continued missile attacks between Iran and Israel, India has been in touch with the UAE and Armenia in the likely evacuation of some 1,300 Indian students stuck in Iran.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from both the UAE and Armenia today. Armenia shares a land border with Iran while UAE shares a maritime border.

EAM Jaishankar spoke with the Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of UAE Abdullah bin Zayed during which they discussed the current situation in the Middle East and the role of diplomacy.

"Had a telecon with DPM & FM @ABZayed of UAE on the current situation in West Asia and the role of diplomacy.

"Agreed to remain in touch.

On his conversation with his Armenian counte...