Israel–Iran escalation: India 'deeply concerned'; Netanyahu calls Modi, Jaishankar speaks to both foreign ministers
On 13 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said India was deeply concerned at developments between Iran and Israel, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called PM Narendra Modi.
Summary
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on 13 June 2025 that India was deeply concerned at the recent developments between Iran and Israel and was closely monitoring the situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. India urged both sides to avoid escalatory steps and use existing channels of dialogue and diplomacy, saying it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support; Indian nationals in the region were advised to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the same day to brief him, and Modi shared India's concerns and stressed the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Key facts
- MEA statement
- 13 June 2025: 'deeply concerned'; monitoring reports of attacks on nuclear sites
- India's call
- Avoid escalatory steps; use dialogue and diplomacy
- PM call
- Netanyahu called Modi; Modi urged early restoration of peace and stability
- EAM calls
- S. Jaishankar with Abbas Araghchi (Iran) and Gideon Sa'ar (Israel)
- Advisory
- Indian nationals in region to exercise caution, follow local advisories
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Who called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 June 2025 to brief him on the evolving situation in West Asia?
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Correct answer: B — Benjamin Netanyahu
PIB (PMO): Prime Minister Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who briefed him on recent developments; Modi shared India's concerns.
Consider the following statements about the MEA statement of 13 June 2025 on Iran and Israel: 1. India said it was closely monitoring the situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. 2. Indian nationals in the region were advised to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
MEA statement (reported by ThePrint/PTI and Business Standard): India was monitoring the situation including reports of attacks on nuclear sites, and advised Indian nationals to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
With which two foreign ministers did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa'ar
The Hindu and The Indian Express: on 13 June 2025 Jaishankar spoke with Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa'ar, the Iranian and Israeli foreign ministers; MEA confirms the call with his Iranian counterpart that day.
Consider the following statements about India's response on 13 June 2025 to the Israel–Iran escalation: 1. India said it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support. 2. India called on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
MEA statement (ThePrint/PTI, Business Standard): India said it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support, so 1 is correct. The statement urged dialogue and diplomacy and made no call for a UNSC session, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.