NEW DELHI: The ministry of exterior affairs (MEA) on Saturday acknowledged that Tuesday’s telephone name over Iran warfare was solely between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, amid studies that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk additionally joined the decision.“We now have seen the story. The phone dialog on 24 March was between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump solely. As has been acknowledged earlier, it offered the chance for trade of views on the scenario in West Asia,” MEA Spokesperson, as quoted by ANI.
This comes as an NYT report claimed that Musk took half in a telephone name between PM Modi and Trump, an uncommon occasion of a non-public citizen becoming a member of a dialogue involving the highest management of two international locations throughout an ongoing geopolitical disaster.The talks centred on the evolving scenario in West Asia, with each leaders underscoring the necessity to maintain the Strait of Hormuz open, safe and accessible. The essential maritime hall carries a big share of worldwide oil shipments and stays very important to worldwide vitality markets.The decision got here a day after Trump introduced a five-day postponement of navy strikes on Iranian services, a transfer that raised hopes of an early halt to hostilities. The decision additionally got here amid studies that Washington was contemplating sending Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officers.This was the primary dialog between the 2 leaders since early February, when Trump had introduced an settlement on a commerce deal and a discount in tariffs on India from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.In a publish on X, PM Modi had stated, “Obtained a name from President Trump and had a helpful trade of views on the scenario in West Asia. India helps de-escalation and restoration of peace on the earliest. Making certain that the Strait of Hormuz stays open, safe and accessible is important for the entire world.”In keeping with an official Indian readout, PM Modi additionally emphasised that uninterrupted passage via the Strait is essential for world peace, stability and financial well-being. Individually, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had on Monday mentioned the battle along with his US counterpart Marco Rubio, together with its potential impression on the worldwide financial system and India’s vitality safety.
 on Saturday stated that Tuesday's phone call over Iran war was only between Prime Minister Narendra .){kind=link}