Congress Slams PM Modi for Silence on Israel’s Lebanon Offensive, US-Iran Pact
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- •Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused PM Narendra Modi of remaining "completely silent" on Israel’s military operations in Lebanon and its impact on U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- •Ramesh claimed India’s strategic interests, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and stable oil prices, are at risk due to the ongoing conflict.
- •Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed he intervened to stop Israel from launching a major strike on Beirut, following a heated phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- •Trump also stated that Hezbollah agreed to halt attacks on Israel after direct communication from U.S. representatives.
- •Reports indicate the U.S.-Iran negotiations are fragile and could collapse due to Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
- •The Congress party questioned whether Modi prioritises ideological concepts over India’s actual national interests amid the crisis.
The Congress party on Tuesday, May 2, 2026, sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “complete silence” on Israel’s military operations in Lebanon and what it described as his role in “sabotaging” the ongoing U.S.-Iran agreement. Speaking on the social media platform X, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh charged that while negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue to address the escalating conflict in West Asia, India’s strategic interests—including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and stabilisation of global oil prices—remain at risk.
