'All Global Conflicts Can Be Resolved Only Through Dialogue And Diplomacy': PM Modi As Iran-US Tension Rises

Published 9 July 2026 · india

'All Global Conflicts Can Be Resolved Only Through Dialogue And Diplomacy': PM Modi As Iran-US Tension Rises Published By, Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 11:15

'All Global Conflicts Can Be Resolved Only Through Dialogue And Diplomacy': PM Modi As Iran-US Tension Rises Published By, Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 11:15 IST His remarks in Melbourne came amid a fresh escalation in West Asia, with US launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Tehran retaliating against US-linked military facilities. Rapid Read Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said in Melbourne that the resolution of all ongoing conflicts around the world was possible only through dialogue and diplomacy. “The resolution of all ongoing conflicts around the world is possible only through dialogue and diplomacy. His remarks in Melbourne came amid a fresh escalation in West Asia, with the US launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Tehran retaliating against US-linked military facilities in the region.

The US military said on Wednesday that it had carried out fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to maritime traffic. Meanwhile, Kuwait’s military said on Thursday that its air defence systems had intercepted “hostile missile and drone attacks". ALSO READ: ‘I Am Target Number 1’: Trump Says Iran May Be Plotting To Assassinate Him The latest developments have renewed fears of a wider conflict in West Asia. The escalation followed US strikes on Iranian military installations and port facilities, which came a day after Iran targeted several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman. PM Modi is in Melbourne on the second leg of his three-nation tour after concluding a visit to Indonesia. During his Australia visit, he addressed the India-Australia CEO Forum alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and held talks aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, education and people-to-people ties.

The visit is expected to give further momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which serves as the key framework for bilateral relations between the two countries. PM Modi Announces Uranium Supply, Nuclear Energy Pact And New Critical Minerals Corridor Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that Australia would supply uranium to India as the two countries signed an important nuclear energy agreement aimed at advancing clean energy goals. He also announced plans for a critical minerals corridor and a defence innovation corridor between India and Australia. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom.