Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated the necessity for an “early cessation of hostilities” amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation which has sparked a a lot wider battle.
“Had a phone name with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to debate the present regional scenario. Conveyed India’s issues over latest developments and emphasised the security of civilians as a precedence. India reiterates the necessity for an early cessation of hostilities,” he wrote on X. Comply with reside updates to US-Israel-Iran tensions right here.
Modi speaks with UAE President
The Indian PM additionally spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and strongly criticised the assaults on the Gulf nation.
“Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the assaults on the UAE and condoled the lack of lives in these assaults. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these troublesome occasions,” he wrote on X.
Modi added, “Thanked him for caring for the Indian neighborhood residing within the UAE. We help de-escalation, regional peace, safety and stability.”
Center East tensions
Iran’s ongoing heavy bombardment throughout the Gulf has sparked fears of a broader struggle and shaken a area lengthy seen as calm and secure within the Center East.
The nation’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed after a joint US-Israeli airstrike hit Tehran on Saturday. Iranian state media confirmed his demise on Sunday.
Iran later started firing missiles in the direction of Israel and numerous Arab nations within the area in retaliation for the killing of its supreme chief.
