Congress jabs govt. over Iran-U.S. MoU signing, calls it severe setback to PM's foreign policy
The Indian National Congress has criticized the government following a U.S.-Iran peace deal signed in Islamabad, labeling it a failure of Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy. The party argues that the pact elevates Pakistan's regional influence and isolates India's diplomatic position.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic political debates regarding India's foreign policy strategy in West Asia.
The Congress on Thursday (June 18, 2026) came down heavily on the government after the U.S. and Iran signed a peace deal, saying the pact being called the Islamabad MoU shows the new-found regional standing and global influence of Pakistan which is a "severe setback" to both the substance and style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi s foreign policy.
The article focuses on the opposition party's critique of the ruling government's foreign policy.
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