Modi Netanyahu call : Modi tells Netanyahu urgent ceasefire needed to end hostilities

Modi Netanyahu call : Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid continued tensions in West Asia as a result of Israel’s and the US’s strike on Iran. Modi discussed the regional situation and called for an end to violence as soon as possible. He expressed India’s concerns about recent events, emphasising the importance of civilian safety.

Modi Netanyahu call : PM chaired a high-level security meeting

The prime minister presided over a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on Sunday night, which is the country’s highest decision-making body on security and strategic issues. The meeting was called to examine the evolving situation following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The prime minister presided over the CCS meeting, according to a source, although they withheld other information.

Senior ministers informed on events in the region

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the meeting.

The committee was informed by high-ranking officials on the current state of affairs in West Asia and how it affects India. According to reports, the group explored ways to react in the event that the situation worsens and talked about the protection of Indian citizens residing in West Asia as well as those who are stranded there.

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Airspace disturbances and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz

Much of the airspace in West Asia is currently virtually completely restricted. Flight services have been hampered as a result of the military escalation, leaving hundreds of Indians stuck in Dubai, Doha, and other key airports in the area, with many appealing to the Indian government for assistance on social media.

According to reports, the summit also discussed the situation following Iranian authorities’ shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for Indian oil ships.