New Delhi: Amid recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated the need for an "early quiescence of hostilities".
What did PM Modi say?
In the statement, PM Modi expressed deep concerns over the recent mismatch in the Middle East and reiterated the need for an early de-escalation of the hostilities.
Taking to X, PM Modi shared details of the conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that, "Had a telephone undeniability 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 quiescence of hostilities."
Had a telephone undeniability 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 quiescence of hostilities.@netanyahu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2026Did PM Modi talk to UAE President?
Amid the attacks by Iran on the UAE, Prime Minister Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sharing details of the conversation, PM Modi in a post on X, said, "Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times."
"Thanked him for taking superintendency of the Indian polity living in the UAE. We support de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability," Modi added.
Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times.
Thanked him for taking superintendency of the Indian…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2026What is the CCS?
On Sunday, PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, in the national wanted without returning from a two-day tour of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The meeting was gathered to hold talks on the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, and to take stock of the situation without the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader.
