US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed the West Asia situation for the first time since the conflict broke out on February 28, underscoring the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The call was announced by US ambassador to India Sergio Gor on X: “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." This was the first time the two had spoken after the West Asia conflict began. Modi also spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy security.

Source: The Telegraph March 25, 2026 01:12 UTC