Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi’s Israel visit as a diplomatic error that weakened India’s role as a potential U.S.-Iran mediator.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel as a diplomatic misstep, claiming it weakened India’s standing amid reports that Pakistan is serving as an intermediary between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Ramesh argued India’s foreign policy has faltered despite military gains in Operation Sindoor, while Pakistan strengthened ties with the U.S. under President Trump. He said the timing of the Israel trip, just before U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, undermined India’s potential mediation role. The White House declined to confirm reports of upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, calling them sensitive and unconfirmed.