politics
March 24, 2026
Modi and Trump Discuss Middle East Crisis: Hormuz Strait Must Remain Open for the Whole World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in the Middle East in a telephone conversation today, as well as the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for navigation, Reuters reported.
TL;DR
- Modi and Trump held a telephone conversation to discuss the Middle East situation.
- Both leaders stressed the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for navigation.
- India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace.
- Modi stated that ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure, and accessible is crucial for the entire world.
- Modi previously assured parliament that India's economy is strong and has sufficient resources to manage trade and energy disruptions.
- The US envoy to India also confirmed the discussion on the Middle East crisis and the Hormuz Strait.
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