Divya Divya : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which the two leaders discussed the evolving situation in West Asia and the need to maintain regional peace and stability. During the conversation, President Pezeshkian briefed Prime Minister Modi on the latest developments in the region and the way forward following recent efforts to ease tensions. Welcoming the progress towards de-escalation, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position that all disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of ensuring lasting peace and stability in West Asia while highlighting the need to safeguard freedom of navigation, particularly through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global trade and energy supplies. The conversation comes amid ongoing geopolitical developments in the region, with India continuing to advocate peaceful resolution of conflicts and the protection of vital international maritime routes.
