Iran-Israel tension: Israeli PM Netanyahu speaks to PM Modi, other world leaders
The Hindu
Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks international support for attacks on Iran, speaks with world leaders including Indian PM Modi.
In a diplomatic push to garner international support for Israel’s attacks against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, among many other world leaders, his office said on Friday (June 13, 2025).
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Beginning last night, Mr. Netanyahu has held conversations with world leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Indian Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a brief statement.
He is due to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, it added.
“The leaders showed understanding for Israel’s defence needs in the face of the Iranian threat of annihilation; the Prime Minister said that he would continue to be in contact with them in the coming days,” it added.
India on Friday (June 13, 2025) said it is “deeply concerned” over the recent developments between Iran and Israel and “closely monitoring” the evolving situation.
New Delhi urged both countries to avoid any escalatory steps.
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