Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke over phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, US envoy to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X. Minutes later, Prime Minister Modi also said he had a "useful exchange" with the US President. In a post on X, PM said India supports de-escalation and early restoration of peace, stressing that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure and accessible is vital for global stability. ADVERTISEMENT"Ensuring that Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability," Modi said.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 12:59 UTC