New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the escalating conflict in West Asia and its global implications, including the security of vital energy routes.
According to officials, the two leaders discussed the ongoing crisis involving Iran and the wider regional situation. During the conversation, both sides underlined the importance of keeping the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz open and secure for global trade and energy supplies.
Nearly 40 percent of India’s crude oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, making stability in the region critical for India’s energy security and global markets.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized India’s support for de-escalation and the early restoration of peace in the region. The leaders agreed to remain in touch as the situation develops and to continue consultations on maintaining stability and ensuring uninterrupted maritime commerce.
The phone call comes amid growing international concern over the expanding conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted shipping routes, raised oil price volatility, and heightened fears of a broader regional war.
In India, the government has also begun assessing the potential economic and strategic impact of the conflict, particularly on energy supplies and trade routes that are vital for the country’s economy.
Officials say New Delhi is closely monitoring developments while engaging with global partners to safeguard its strategic and economic interests in the region.
