Decision on Iran strikes taken after Modi left Israel: Foreign Minister Sa'ar
The Hindu
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar explains Modi's lack of briefing on Iran strikes, decision made after his Israel visit.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Friday (March 6, 2026) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not be briefed on Israel's strikes against Iran during his recent visit to the country as the decision on the military action was made after he had concluded the trip.
Mr. Modi undertook a two-day visit to Israel, which concluded on February 26. Two days later, Israel and the US launched a joint military offensive against Iran that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Mr. Sa'ar, participating virtually in the Raisina Dialogue, said Israel has "great relations" with Modi and India that have deepened over the years.
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"But we could not brief Prime Minister Modi on this because the decision was taken only on Saturday early morning," he said.
The decision to launch the attack was taken as the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, he indicated.
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