The Crossbill News Desk
In the wake of a sharp escalation between Israel and Iran, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, June 13.
Modi later said that Netanyahu briefed him on the “evolving situation”, a phrase widely seen as a reference to Israel's airstrikes on Iranian sites earlier that day.
In a social media post, Modi stated he had shared India’s concerns and emphasized the importance of restoring peace and stability in the region at the earliest.
“Received a phone call from PM Netanyahu of Israel. He briefed me on the evolving situation. I shared India's concerns and emphasized the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region,” he wrote on X.
A statement posted by Netanyahu's office on X noted that Israeli PM had held conversations since Thursday night.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu, beginning last night, has held conversations with world leaders, including the German Chancellor, the Indian Prime Minister and the French President. He is due to speak with US President Trump, Russian President Putin and the British Prime Minister,” the statement said.
According to a follow-up post, Netanyahu office said, “The leaders showed understanding for Israel's defense 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.”
Israel launched a military operation against Iran early on Friday, targeting nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. It claimed the strikes were a pre-emptive measure to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
However, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, with its nuclear sites under international monitoring. The US Director of National Intelligence recently testified that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, reaffirming long-standing assessments.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he had also spoken with his counterparts in both Israel and Iran — Gideon Saar and Seyed Abbas Aragchi, respectively — underscoring New Delhi’s effort to engage diplomatically with both sides.
The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement urging restraint and dialogue, noting that India shares “close and friendly relations” with both countries and stands ready to support de-escalation efforts.
Israel’s operation, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion”, targeted multiple Iranian sites, including the key nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz. While the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that radiation levels around the site remain stable, it noted that Iran’s handling of radioactive material must be closely monitored.
A day earlier, the IAEA had criticized Iran for failing to explain the presence of uranium traces at undeclared sites, prompting Tehran to announce plans for new enrichment activities and equipment upgrades at the Fordow facility.
Iran confirmed that several high-ranking military officials were killed in the Israeli strikes, including General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, IRGC commander Major General Hossein Salami, and the IRGC’s ballistic missile chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed retaliation, warning that Israel had “sealed for itself a bitter and painful destiny.”
Hours later, Iranian missiles reportedly rained down on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, causing damage and injuries. Iran's state media described the retaliation as part of “Operation True Promise 3.” Israel's military confirmed that the attack was ongoing.
Amid rising tensions, reports indicated that a sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks, scheduled to take place in Oman on Sunday, now faces uncertainty.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump weighed in, urging Iran to return to the negotiating table.
“Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he posted on Truth Social.
As the crisis unfolds, both regional stability and ongoing diplomatic efforts now hang in the balance, with India among the nations advocating for a swift end to hostilities.
Modi later said that Netanyahu briefed him on the “evolving situation”, a phrase widely seen as a reference to Israel's airstrikes on Iranian sites earlier that day.
In a social media post, Modi stated he had shared India’s concerns and emphasized the importance of restoring peace and stability in the region at the earliest.
“Received a phone call from PM Netanyahu of Israel. He briefed me on the evolving situation. I shared India's concerns and emphasized the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region,” he wrote on X.
A statement posted by Netanyahu's office on X noted that Israeli PM had held conversations since Thursday night.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu, beginning last night, has held conversations with world leaders, including the German Chancellor, the Indian Prime Minister and the French President. He is due to speak with US President Trump, Russian President Putin and the British Prime Minister,” the statement said.
According to a follow-up post, Netanyahu office said, “The leaders showed understanding for Israel's defense 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.”
Israel launched a military operation against Iran early on Friday, targeting nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. It claimed the strikes were a pre-emptive measure to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
However, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, with its nuclear sites under international monitoring. The US Director of National Intelligence recently testified that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, reaffirming long-standing assessments.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he had also spoken with his counterparts in both Israel and Iran — Gideon Saar and Seyed Abbas Aragchi, respectively — underscoring New Delhi’s effort to engage diplomatically with both sides.
The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement urging restraint and dialogue, noting that India shares “close and friendly relations” with both countries and stands ready to support de-escalation efforts.
Israel’s operation, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion”, targeted multiple Iranian sites, including the key nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz. While the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that radiation levels around the site remain stable, it noted that Iran’s handling of radioactive material must be closely monitored.
A day earlier, the IAEA had criticized Iran for failing to explain the presence of uranium traces at undeclared sites, prompting Tehran to announce plans for new enrichment activities and equipment upgrades at the Fordow facility.
Iran confirmed that several high-ranking military officials were killed in the Israeli strikes, including General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, IRGC commander Major General Hossein Salami, and the IRGC’s ballistic missile chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed retaliation, warning that Israel had “sealed for itself a bitter and painful destiny.”
Hours later, Iranian missiles reportedly rained down on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, causing damage and injuries. Iran's state media described the retaliation as part of “Operation True Promise 3.” Israel's military confirmed that the attack was ongoing.
Amid rising tensions, reports indicated that a sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks, scheduled to take place in Oman on Sunday, now faces uncertainty.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump weighed in, urging Iran to return to the negotiating table.
“Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he posted on Truth Social.
As the crisis unfolds, both regional stability and ongoing diplomatic efforts now hang in the balance, with India among the nations advocating for a swift end to hostilities.
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