India's Modi faces criticism over Iran-Israel crisis and Hormuz Strait

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing criticism from political opponents over his government's handling of the Iran-Israel crisis and its impact on India. The criticism focuses on Modi's recent trip to Israel and India's response to potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for energy supplies.

Modi chaired a high-level security meeting on the situation and stated India is working to lessen the impact of a potential U.S.-Iran conflict. He also discussed access to the Strait of Hormuz with President Donald Trump, according to the U.S. ambassador to India, and rejected the idea of a blockade while revealing a secret diplomatic pathway for Indian ships.