Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he received a phone call from PM Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who briefed him on the evolving situation following Israeli air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The prime minister posted on X, “Received a phone call from PM Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. He briefed me on the evolving situation. I shared India’s concerns and emphasised the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.”
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2025
The office of the Prime Minister of Israel wrote on X, ” 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.”
It further wrote, ” 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.”
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.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 13, 2025
Earlier, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu announced a “very successful opening strike” carried out by Israeli forces, expressing confidence in further achievements with divine support.
He stated, “After a very successful opening strike, we hit the senior command, we hit the select scientists who are advancing the development of atomic bombs, we hit the nuclear facilities. We are making great achievements, but I also know, and you know, there are no free wars. Therefore, I ask you again to listen carefully to the orders of the senior command, and it is very likely that you will be required to spend a long time, much longer than we have been used to so far, in the protected areas.”
IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defferin announced that Israeli forces continue to strike targets in Iran, having “significantly damaged” the Natanz nuclear site.
He warned of a prolonged operation, stating, “Iran has intentions and capabilities” and is preparing to respond.
Defferin urged the public to remain calm, noting that while defences are active, they are not hermetic. “We have no choice but to act against this threat,” he said.
