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- Modi conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and stressed that civilian safety must remain a priority.
- The call came after the US–Israel strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks.
- Modi also spoke with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning attacks on the United Arab Emirates and expressing solidarity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the West Asia situation and conveyed India's concerns.
Modi emphasised the safety of civilians during his phone call with Netanyahu.
"Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India's concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities," Modi said in a post on 'X'.
The phone call occurred following the US and Israeli war on Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader.
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Additionally, Iran launched a number of missiles at Israel and other West Asian nations.
Speaking to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Modi vehemently denounced the attacks on the Gulf state and declared India's sympathy with the UAE during these trying times. |
