Modi’s Israel Visit sparks global debate over India-Iran ties

New Delhi / Tel Aviv (Web Desk): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel has become a focus of international diplomatic discussion, coming just before potential Israeli strikes on Iran.

The timing of the trip has raised eyebrows among both India’s opposition parties and global media, prompting questions about India’s neutral stance in the region.

Reports indicate that during his meetings in Tel Aviv with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi assured possible military or logistical support against Iran.

Former US Defense Department advisor Douglas MacGregor claimed that the US Navy is reportedly using Indian ports amid rising tensions with Tehran, a situation that could strain decades-long India-Iran relations.

Indian investigative news outlet The Wire revealed that a key, covert goal of Modi’s visit may be political positioning with the US. The report suggests Modi is leveraging Netanyahu’s close ties with former President Donald Trump to secure influence with future American administrations.

Analysts describe this as a political gamble aimed at aligning India’s foreign policy closer to the Washington-Tel Aviv axis.

Domestically, opposition parties criticized Modi, claiming he has compromised national interests for personal publicity and political gain. Critics warn that India’s tilt toward Israel could endanger projects with Arab countries and Iran, such as the Chabahar port initiative, and risk diplomatic isolation. Global media are now debating whether India is prioritizing regional peace or becoming entangled in a militarized agenda in the Middle East.