New Delhi, March 6 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not be briefed on Israel's strikes against Iran during his recent visit to the country, as the decision on the military action was made after he had concluded the trip.
Modi undertook a two-day visit to Israel, which concluded on February 26. Two days later, Israel and the US launched a joint military offensive against Iran, which resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Sa'ar, participating virtually in the Raisina Dialogue, said Israel has "strong relations" with Modi and India, which have deepened over the years.
"However, we could not brief Prime Minister Modi on this because the decision was taken only on Saturday morning," he said.
The decision to launch the attack was taken as the negotiations between the US and Iran collapsed, he indicated.
Israel's military action against Iran is aimed at removing "existential threats" emanating from Iran, he said.
Sa'ar said Iran is continuing its nuclear programme, developing ballistic missiles, and backing Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.
"Probably, we will have to see a change in the regime in Iran," he said.