PM Holds Talks With Iran President

New Delhi:

Underlining India’s dedication to peace and dialogue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday “expressed deep concern” over the escalating scenario within the Center East in a telephonic dialog with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian. 

This was the primary direct contact between the 2 leaders because the Iran battle started final month. 

“Had a dialog with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to debate the intense scenario within the area. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the lack of civilian lives in addition to harm to civilian infrastructure,” PM Modi mentioned in a late-night publish on X. 

“The protection and safety of Indian nationals, together with the necessity for unhindered transit of products and vitality, stay India’s high priorities. Reiterated India’s dedication to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy,” the Prime Minister added.

Had a dialog with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to debate the intense scenario within the area.

Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the lack of civilian lives in addition to harm to civilian infrastructure.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2026

PM Modi has spoken to leaders of a number of West Asian nations within the final 10 days within the wake of the coordinated offensive launched in opposition to Iran by the USA and Israel, by which the Islamic nation’s supreme chief, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated on February 28, triggering a warfare that unfold throughout the Center East.

Iran responded by concentrating on Israel and US navy bases across the Gulf area, together with the worldwide enterprise and aviation hubs of Dubai and Doha.

Transport in and across the essential Strait of Hormuz, by means of which a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied pure gasoline (LNG) passes, stays at a near-standstill, with one other three ships attacked within the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. 

India is the world’s second-largest purchaser of liquefied petroleum gasoline (LPG), 90 % of which passes by means of the Strait of Hormuz, the place visitors has successfully come to a standstill.

Removed from the Center East, eating places in India are feeling the warmth of the battle with cooking gasoline shortages.

On Wednesday, PM Modi mentioned there was “no have to panic”, and the federal government has arrange a committee to evaluate trade pleas to spice up cooking gasoline provides.

A high Iranian navy determine warned yesterday that the nation may wage a chronic warfare that will “destroy” the world financial system, whereas US President Donald Trump insisted that Iran was dealing with imminent defeat.

India’s Outreach Efforts

The Prime Minister had earlier spoken to the leaders of Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Israel and Qatar, and expressed concern over the assaults on their nations, and condemned the violation of some nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Round 1 crore Indians reside within the Gulf and West Asia. Whereas about 10,000 Indian residents reside, examine and work in Iran, greater than 40,000 reside in Israel.

Earlier within the day, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to debate the protection of transport and vitality safety, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned in a press briefing. 

The briefing was held following a string of assaults on industrial vessels within the essential waterway of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, a key route for international oil commerce.

Exterior Affairs Spokesperson Jaiswal mentioned the dialogue targeted on guaranteeing the protected passage of ships and sustaining steady vitality provides by means of the area.

“Exterior Affairs Minister and the Overseas Minister of Iran have had three conversations in current days. The final one mentioned points pertaining to the protection of transport and India’s vitality safety. Past that, it might be untimely for me to say something,” Jaiswal mentioned.

The Ministry additionally confirmed that round 9,000 Indian nationals, together with college students, seafarers, professionals, enterprise folks, and pilgrims, are presently in Iran and are being assisted amid security issues within the nation.