Trump speaks with PM Modi, discusses Mideast crisis, Strait of Hormuz
India Today
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, carries a significant share of the world's oil shipments, making it vital for global energy stability.
Amid boiling Middle East tensions, US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with both leaders stressing the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
In a post on X, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, wrote: "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."
The call came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament that any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz was "unacceptable". Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi raised concern over attacks on commercial vessels and disturbances in the global shipping route.
"Attacks on commercial ships and disruptions in international waterways like the Hormuz Strait are unacceptable. Through diplomacy, India is continuously making efforts for the safe passage of Indian ships, even in this atmosphere of war," he said.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, carries a significant share of the world’s oil shipments, making it vital for global energy stability. The recent disruptions to movement through this corridor have triggered a global energy crisis.
The latest development comes a day after the US President announced to halt the attack on Iran, saying his administration had held "productive" talks with Tehran and delaying a planned strike on Iranian power plants by five days if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
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