Trump Speaks With Modi on West Asia, Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump today spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the evolving situation in West Asia, with a particular focus on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a social media post.

“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,” Gor said in a post on X.

The call comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, with the conflict now entering its fourth week and increasingly disrupting global energy flows and trade routes.

"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. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability,"  Modi posted on X.

Earlier in the day, Modi, addressing the Rajya Sabha, said India was in continuous touch with global stakeholders, including the US, Iran, Israel and Gulf countries, to push for de-escalation and ensure the reopening of critical maritime corridors. He emphasised that attacks on commercial shipping and obstruction of international waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz were unacceptable, and reiterated India’s position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy.

The Prime Minister said the crisis could have prolonged economic consequences globally.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil, gas and fertiliser supplies transit, has emerged as a key pressure point in the conflict. Shipping disruptions in the region have already strained energy supply chains, raising concerns over inflation, trade flows and financial stability for import-dependent economies such as India.

The Prime Minister said the ongoing war has precipitated a severe global energy crisis with direct implications for India’s trade routes and supplies of essential commodities, including petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers.

Modi said the government has been working to ensure continuity of energy supplies despite disruptions. He noted that India has diversified its energy imports over the past decade, expanding sourcing from 27 countries to 41, while also building strategic petroleum reserves exceeding 5.3 million tonnes, with plans to increase capacity further.

He also highlighted efforts to secure alternative supply routes and maintain steady inflows of crude oil, LPG and fertilisers through diplomatic engagement. “Ships carrying oil and gas from multiple sources have reached India in recent days, and efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply will continue,” he said.

The Prime Minister said the crisis could have prolonged economic consequences globally.