In a timely intervention, PM Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over phone amid the raging US-Israel-Iran confrontation. The exchange allowed Modi to convey India’s unease with recent escalations and advocate for rapid conflict resolution.
Modi’s X update captured the essence: a review of regional affairs, sharing of concerns, emphasis on human lives first, and a strong push for ending the strife.
Previously, Modi had condemned UAE attacks in a call with President Mohamed bin Zayed, condoled losses, thanked for Indian community care, and voiced support for calming tensions toward secure stability.
Iran reels from Supreme Leader Khamenei’s passing, observing 40 days of grief with symbolic black banners and half-masted flags globally, including in India. Calls for denouncing US-Israel intensify.
India’s dual diplomacy showcases its nuanced foreign policy—strong bonds with Israel and UAE, empathy for Iran, all while championing peace. These moves protect national interests and promote a stable Middle East.