Modi & Trump hold Strait talks in first call since war

A DAY AFTER he paused for five days his threat of striking Iran's energy sites and announced initiation of talks behind the scenes with Tehran, US President Donald Trump called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed the situation in West Asia “including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open”.

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This was their first call since the start of the war. 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. India supports deescalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability.”

THE NEWS OF the call was first disclosed by Sergio Gor, US ambassador to India, who, in a post on X, said, "President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open." With both sides underlining the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and keeping the waterway open, it signalled the concern over disruption in global energy supply chains.