In his talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, highlighting that such attacks pose a threat to regional stability. The PM also reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Eid and Nowruz. During the conversation, the PM also expressed hope that the festive season would bring peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.
“Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia,” he wrote on X.
Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.
Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 21, 2026
The PM also condemned attacks on the critical infrastructure in the region, highlighting that such attacks pose a threat to regional stability, and carry potential to disrupt the global supply chains. “Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains,” he said.
The conversation comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with both sides acknowledging the importance of maintaining calm and avoiding further escalation.
Strait of Hormuz
PM Modi also touched upon the issue of prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz that has led to significant implication on the region’s energy supply.
“Reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure,” the PM said. India has consistently flagged threats to maritime trade routes in the region as a matter of serious national interest.
The PM also appreciated Iran’s ‘continued support’ for the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran.
The call signals New Delhi’s continuous diplomatic engagement with Tehran as conflict in West Asia shows no sign of ending. Meanwhile, India has also stepped up diplomatic outreach across the Gulf region, maintaining close contact with multiple governments to monitor the evolving security situation.
India has been trying to ensure the safety of the large Indian diaspora and to safeguard critical maritime routes vital for trade. New Delhi has also been emphasising the need for uninterrupted movement of commercial shipping, as it seeks to minimise risks attached to its energy supplies.
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