Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for restraint between India and Pakistan upon landing in New Delhi on Thursday, state media reported, a day after India targeted what it says are “terrorist camps” in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir last month.

Iran's foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi embarked on his maiden visit to New Delhi tonight and will meet his counterpart, S Jaishankar, on Thursday.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for de-escalation between India and Pakistan during a visit to New Delhi, stressing the need for regional peace and economic cooperation.