Following heightened tensions between Iran and Israel and American attacks, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone. Modi shared this update on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.
According to Indian media, the conversation between the two leaders took place at a time when the U.S. military launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday morning.
Narendra Modi wrote: “Spoke with Iranian President Pezeshkian. We had a detailed discussion on the current situation. Expressed deep concern over the recent escalation. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy, and emphasized the urgent restoration of regional peace, security, and stability.”
During the conversation, Pezeshkian gave PM Modi a detailed briefing on the current situation. The discussion lasted 45 minutes. He described India as a friend and partner that promotes regional peace, security, and stability.
The Iranian President thanked Prime Minister Modi for India’s stance and for calling for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy. He also stated that India’s voice and role are significant in restoring regional peace and stability.
The question arises: on one hand, Israel attacks Iran, and the U.S. targets its nuclear facilities; on the other hand, Iran is holding talks with an open ally of Israel and the U.S. Then there is the matter of India being discussed as a promoter of regional security and stability.
This raises questions about Iran’s national narrative—chief among them: Can Iran, which claims to uphold the banner of Islam, truly be close friends with India, where Hindutva has made life miserable for Muslims?
