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- India has appointed Vishvesh Negi, a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service officer currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, as its next ambassador to Iran.
- The appointment comes at a time when India has expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia, including recent attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in the region.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, condemning attacks on shipping and reiterating India's support for dialogue and diplomacy.
- The appointment matters because it comes amid escalating regional tensions, including planned US-Iran talks and India's criticism of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council.
What to watch next
- When Vishvesh Negi takes charge in Tehran and how India-Iran diplomatic engagement develops amid regional tensions
- Outcomes of the expected US-Iran talks beginning Monday through intermediaries
- Finalisation of the Iran-Oman discussions on a joint mechanism for operating the maritime corridor
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