Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu on late Friday.
PM Netanyahu briefed PM on the recent developments and the evolving situation between Israel and Iran.
PM Modi shared India’s concern and emphasised the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also spoke with his counterparts in both countries on the latest situation. Jaishankar shared the update in two late night posts on X.
In one post, the EAM wrote that he received a call from Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar.
“Received a call this afternoon from FM @gidonsaar of Israel regarding ongoing developments,” he posted.
Earlier in the day, as Israel conducted strikes at Iran’s nuclear, missile and military complexes, mounting tension in West Asia, India said it is “deeply concerned” over the recent developments between the countries and is “closely monitoring” the evolving situation, even as New Delhi urged both nations to avoid any escalatory steps.
The MEA issued the statement on Friday as tensions between Iran and Israel escalated following the strikes.
Israel on Friday launched Operation Rising Lion to strike at multiple sites in Iran, which left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead, according to reports.
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