Trump reaches out to Modi as West Asia crisis shows signs of cooling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he had a conversation with US President Donald Trump to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation and restoration of peace.
Sharing details of the discussion on X, Modi wrote:
“Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability.”
Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2026
The conversation comes amid escalating tensions linked to the conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran.
Trump signals possible de-escalation
Trump on Monday said his administration was holding “productive” talks with Tehran, raising hopes that the ongoing conflict could be moving toward a de-escalation.
The US president also announced a five-day extension to his earlier deadline for potential strikes on Iranian power infrastructure over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The strait is one of the world’s most crucial maritime routes for energy trade, carrying a significant share of global oil shipments, making its security a major concern for the international community.
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