Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed a call with Benjamin Netanyahu in which he shared India’s concerns and called for an early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with both Iranian and Israeli counterparts to convey deep international concern and to stress the need for de-escalatory measures through dialogue.
• India declined to participate in the SCO’s June 14 statement that condemned Operation Rising Lion as a gross violation of international law and an infringement of Iran’s sovereignty.
• Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13 targeting key Iranian nuclear sites and military leaders, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone strikes that were partly intercepted by the United States.
• Maintaining friendly relations with both countries, India reaffirmed its neutrality and readiness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation.