As the war in Gaza has crossed 100 days, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on January 15 underscored the urgency of addressing the "visible humanitarian crisis" in the Middle East while stressing the importance of "avoiding escalatory actions." Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Iran, addressed a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, H Amir-Abdollahian. Jaishankar in Iran expressed India`s unwavering stance against terrorism, emphasising its commitment to addressing the humanitarian aspects of the crisis, particularly the impact on women and children. "India has a longstanding and uncompromising position against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This remains so very much for women and children was our primary focus," he said.