Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the importance of freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lanes open — a clear reference to the threat the conflict poses to global trade routes through the Gulf. Modi also expressed appreciation for Iran’s support for the safety of Indian nationals in the country.
The call signals India’s attempt to maintain its traditionally balanced posture in Middle Eastern affairs, even as the conflict intensifies and pressure mounts from multiple sides.
