Srinagar: The timing of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “State Visit” to Israel on February 25–26, 2026 — just 48 hours before the US-Israeli strikes on Tehran — has sparked debate and speculation among political observers regarding India’s possible tacit approval of the military action against Iran.
According to Global Mirror, analysts argue that the visit, hosted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, provided Tel Aviv with the optics of diplomatic backing from a prominent Global South country at a critical juncture. Critics suggest that the high-profile engagement may have been strategically timed to signal broader international normalization before the launch of a regional military escalation.
Adding to this are claims circulating on social media referencing remarks attributed to former US defense advisor Douglas Macgregor, alleging that Indian ports are being used as logistical hubs for US naval operations targeting Iran. The claims have fueled concerns about India’s evolving strategic alignment and its implications for regional stability.
According to Global Mirror, analysts argue that the visit, hosted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, provided Tel Aviv with the optics of diplomatic backing from a prominent Global South country at a critical juncture. Critics suggest that the high-profile engagement may have been strategically timed to signal broader international normalization before the launch of a regional military escalation.
Adding to this are claims circulating on social media referencing remarks attributed to former US defense advisor Douglas Macgregor, alleging that Indian ports are being used as logistical hubs for US naval operations targeting Iran. The claims have fueled concerns about India’s evolving strategic alignment and its implications for regional stability.