Was India Aware Of Iran Attack During PM Modi's Israel Visit? Centre Clarifies ‘No Discussions Took Place’

Last Updated:April 03, 2026, 02:17 IST

Kirti Vardhan Singh clarified that during the visit, PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held comprehensive talks on India-Israel partnerships.

The Centre on Thursday told the Rajya Sabha that no discussions related to the recent military attack on Iran took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Israel visit in February.

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, Abdul Wahab, asked the government weather it was aware of the military attack on Iran that took place days later, to which it replied that “no discussions took place related to the matter", news agency PTI reported.

The conflict began on February 28 after the US-Israel combine launched military strikes on Iran. Tehran retaliated by attacking countries in the Gulf, which host American bases.

Responding to the query, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh clarified that during the visit, PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held comprehensive talks on India-Israel partnerships and discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest, but no discussions were held regarding the military action.

“At the invitation of the prime minister of Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a state visit to Israel on February 25-26. During the visit, the two prime ministers engaged in comprehensive discussions covering the entire gamut of the India-Israel partnership, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest," Singh said in a written response to the query.

During the visit, several agreements, MoUs, protocols, and letters of intent were signed, including in areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, education, financial services, digital payments, mobility of workers and geophysical exploration, Singh said.

“No discussions took place related to the matter referred to in part (b) of the question," the minister said.

The MEA was also asked what actions the government has taken to “manage and de-escalate the situation in the Persian Gulf and to protect India’s strategic, energy and citizen interests".

The government also informed the upper house that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region. Modi has spoken with leaders from multiple countries, including Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the United States, to address the crisis.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also held discussions with his counterparts in key countries, emphasising the need for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and ensure civilian safety.

“The government of India continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. Since the start of the conflict, the prime minister has spoken to leaders of countries in the region, including Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, as well as the USA," Singh said.

“The importance of pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate, and prioritising the safety of civilians, was underscored during these conversations. The regional leaders have given assurance regarding the safety of Indians," the minister said.

Since the beginning of the conflict, the MEA has proactively taken measures for the safety and well-being of the Indian community residing in the region, Singh said.

“All Indian missions in the affected countries are continuously providing help, issuing regular advisories, while 24×7 control rooms and emergency helplines have been established both in India and in our missions in the affected countries.

“Due to these efforts, more than 4,75,000 Indians have safely travelled to India since the war began. The government is making all efforts to diversify the sources of energy, fertilisers and other supply chains. India has also secured safe passage of LPG carriers and other ships to India, through the Strait of Hormuz," Singh said.

(With inputs from agencies)

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