As US and Israeli forces launched “pre-emptive” strikes on Iranian targets, social media buzzed with speculation that PM Modi’s recent visit to Israel may have influenced the timing of the operations,

PM Modi's statement comes shortly after he spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE, condemning the attacks against the country by Iran.

An Israeli defence official said that the operation had been planned for months in coordination with Washington, and that the launch date was decided weeks ago

Amid the growing tensions in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, urging for an ’early end’ of hostilities.

A viral X post claimed Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in a drone strike, but fact-checking confirmed he was alive and serving as Israel’s Prime Minister.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had said there was good evidence that Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei was dead, before President Trump announced it on Truth Social.

PM Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, marking his third trip in 20 years. From his 2006 CM visit to 2017 as India’s first PM to Israel, the focus has been on agriculture, water management,

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“Israel and the US have begun their joint assault on Iran. This was fully expected... Mr Modi nevertheless chose to go to Israel,” said Cong's Jairam Ramesh.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett assesses Israel’s security posture as Iran continues to launch ballistic missiles at the country following the killing of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on ‘The Story.