US EditionPM Modi Conveys Eid and Nowruz Greetings to Iran President, Stresses on Open Shipping Lanes Amid West Asia Conflict
PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure and urged protection of Indian nationals and secure shipping lanes crucial for 20% of global energy, officials said.
- On March 21, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with President Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying Eid and Nowruz greetings and stressing open shipping lanes amid West Asia security concerns.
- This was the second call since February 28, and on March 12, President Pezeshkian briefed Prime Minister Modi on Iran's perspective and recent regional developments.
- Maritime sources report that very few ships are allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, with more than 20 Indian vessels stranded, though two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG, transited last week.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said it remains in continuous engagement with Gulf states, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar noted each ship movement is individual, with talks yielding results.
- Modi thanked Iran for support to Indian nationals and reiterated that all issues must be resolved through dialogue as he engaged leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, France and Malaysia.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday, in a presentation on the X platform, that he had a conversation with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, told Reuters.
Modi speaks to Iran President, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, and condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in Middle East, while stressing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring shipping lanes remain open and secure. In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings, expressing hope that this festive season brin…
PM Modi Condemns Attacks in West Asia, Urges Safe Shipping Lanes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, to condemn attacks on West Asian infrastructure. Stressed on safe, open shipping lanes and extended Eid and Nowruz greetings. Reiterated dialogue and diplomacy as solutions amidst rising tensions following US-Israel-Iran conflicts affecting global supply and security.
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