By Admin 
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked on the phone about the Middle East war. Both leaders stressed the need to maintain regional stability and ensure the security of global energy supplies. This is the first time the two leaders have talked since the war started on February 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on Twitter that he had received a call from the US President and the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East.
PM Modi said, ‘India supports reducing tension and restoring peace as soon as possible. It is important for the whole world to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe. We agreed to remain in touch regarding peace and stability efforts.
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
There was talk between the two leaders regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
US Ambassador Sergio Gore said, ‘President Donald Trump just spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed the current situation in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Earlier, Trump had said on social media that he has extended the deadline given to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. He also said that a possible attack on Iran’s energy sites has been postponed for five days.
President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) March 24, 2026
Jaishankar talked to Marco Rubio on oil crisis
Before this, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had talked to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over phone on Monday (23 March 2026). The two leaders discussed the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global economy, with energy security a major topic. Jaishankar said on social media that in the talks, the effects of the crisis on the international economy were discussed in detail and concerns regarding energy supply were also specifically discussed. Both sides agreed to remain in constant touch to advance mutual priorities.
Jaishankar met ambassadors of Gulf countries
The US State Department in Washington also confirmed the conversation, saying that the two leaders discussed the current situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of continuing cooperation. In this sequence, Jaishankar met the ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and discussed the regional situation and India’s energy security concerns. He also expressed his gratitude to these countries for the continuous support given to the Indian community.
Rise in global oil and gas prices
A sharp rise in global oil and gas prices has been recorded amid increasing tension in West Asia. It is believed that blocking the Strait of Hormuz could have a serious impact on global energy supply. S Jaishankar also spoke to Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and German Foreign Minister and discussed the effects of this crisis. India reiterated that it will continue to work closely with international partners to ensure regional peace, stability and energy security.