India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East, with a focus on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
In separate posts on X, Modi and US envoy to India Sergio Gor said the two leaders spoke over the phone on Tuesday. The conversation marked their first known contact since the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28.
Modi reiterated India’s position in favour of de-escalation and an early restoration of peace, stressing that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure and accessible is crucial for global stability.
The vital maritime route handles a significant share of global energy shipments and supplies roughly 40 percent of India’s crude oil imports.
Addressing Parliament on Monday, Modi said the ongoing conflict has already impacted sectors such as aviation, shipping and gas supply. However, he assured that India has adequate reserves of petroleum, fertilisers and coal to manage any potential disruptions.
#From Al Jazeera