Kumar Bahukhandi
Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, in Dehradun, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (PTI Photo)
New Delhi: Amid reports that Pakistan may host the second round of talks between Iran and the United States within the next couple of days, United States President Donald Trump called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the situation in West Asia, including the importance of “open and secure” navigation through the Straits of Hormuz.
The call, which lasted for nearly 40 minutes, comes a day after the US Navy began a blockade of Iranian ports, following the collapse of the first round of talks between the warring nations in Islamabad last week. On social media platform X, Modi posted, “Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors. We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also dis cussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.”
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor termed the latest conversation between the two leaders as “very positive and productive”. The call ended with Trump telling Modi, “I just want you to know we all love you”, the US ambassador said. Gor said the US would welcome Indian role in the West Asian peace talks but clarified that the matter is “for India to decide” upon. Navigation through the Straits of Hormuz is important for energy-hungry India due to the oil supplies that pass through the Strait of Hormuz in tankers. India has success fully been in touch with Iran to ensure the continued safe passage of Indian vessels through the Hormuz Straits. In view of the American announcement of a blockade, India had on Monday said it “expects that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Straits of Hormuz” and reiterated that “de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue are essential” to resolve the West Asian conflict.
