Newsroom, March 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian late on March 12, discussing the serious and escalating situation in West Asia.
Modi voiced deep concern over growing hostilities, civilian deaths, and damage to infrastructure.
He underlined India's top priorities: the safety of Indian nationals in the region and uninterrupted movement of goods and energy supplies, vital for global trade routes.
The conversation comes as West Asia faces heightened conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, including disruptions in key waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
