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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had \u201cconveyed India’s concerns over recent developments\u201d during a telephone call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a>, as the Middle East faces a sharp escalation following the killing of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader.In a post on X, PM Modi<\/a> wrote: \u201cHad a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities.\u201d His remarks came amid widening regional strikes and rising casualties after Ali Khamenei was killed in a coordinated US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran.The Prime Minister also spoke to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, strongly condemning attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing solidarity. \u201cSpoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,\u201d Modi wrote. He added: \u201cThanked him for taking care of the Indian community living in the UAE. We support de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability.\u201dIranian strikes across the UAE over the past two days have left three people dead and 58 injured, including an Indian national. The Indian Embassy said it was aware of the injury and was in touch with hospital authorities. The UAE\u2019s defence ministry reported intercepting 165 ballistic missiles \u2014 destroying 152, while 13 fell into the sea \u2014 along with two cruise missiles and 541 drones, most of which were shot down.The crisis intensified after US and Israeli forces struck targets in Iran, including Revolutionary Guard facilities and missile sites. Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US military installations in the Gulf. The violence has spread beyond the immediate conflict zone, triggering global concern over oil supplies, shipping routes and air travel disruption. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n