PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open
The Hindu
PM Modi discusses regional stability with Iran's President, emphasizing secure shipping lanes and condemning attacks on critical infrastructure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 21, 2026) conveyed Id and Nowruz greetings to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.
In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains, and reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure.
"Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia," the prime minister said in a post on X.
"Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains," he said.
Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and…
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PM Modi discusses regional stability with Iran's President, emphasizing secure shipping lanes and condemning attacks on critical infrastructure.