This was their first call since the start of the war on February 28 when the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Modi, in a post on X, said, “Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. The Strait of Hormuz is the key channel through which 20 per cent of the global energy supply – and majority of gas supply from Qatar – passes in large carriers. Following the call, Jaishankar said, “Our discussions focused on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy.

Source: Indian Express March 24, 2026 19:17 UTC