New Delhi: US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the evolving conflict situation in West Asia, according to information shared by the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor.
The two leaders reviewed the broader impact of the ongoing Israel-Iran war, which has entered its fourth week and has severely affected global crude oil exports. They also discussed maritime security and the stability of global fuel supplies.
A key focus of the call was the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders underlined the importance of keeping the strategic waterway open, citing its role in ensuring global energy security.
Prime Minister Modi also posted about the call on social media, describing it as productive. He said India would extend full support for efforts to restore peace in the region at the earliest and reiterated the need to safeguard and keep the Strait of Hormuz open at all times.
With international attention fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, the India-US discussion is being viewed as significant amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
