- India,
- 13-Jun-2025 09:02 PM IST
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Middle East is once again surrounded by the fear of war. After the recent attacks on Iran by Israel, tensions between the two countries have reached a peak. Amidst this growing crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and informed him about the current situation.Israeli PMO shared informationThe Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) posted on the social media platform 'X' and said that Netanyahu has talked not only to PM Modi, but also to the German Chancellor and the President of France. In the coming days, he will also discuss with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the British Prime Minister.The Israeli PMO further wrote, "Leaders around the world have taken the threat posed by Iran seriously and understood Israel's defense needs. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that he will maintain contact with these leaders in the near future."PM Modi appeals for peacePrime Minister Narendra Modi also posted on Twitter, saying, "Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me about the current situation over the phone. I shared India's deep concern and stressed the need to restore peace and stability in the region as soon as possible."India's diplomatic positionEarlier, the Indian Foreign Ministry also issued a statement on Friday saying that India is "extremely concerned" about the rapidly changing developments between Iran and Israel and is "closely monitoring" the situation. The ministry appealed to both countries to exercise restraint and avoid any steps that increase tensions.International reporting of Israeli attacksAccording to international media reports, Israel has targeted several military and nuclear installations of Iran in recent attacks. It is being told that top military officials have also been attacked in these attacks. In response, Iran also retaliated, making the situation more explosive.