Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump had a 40-minute phone conversation on Tuesday, April 14, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore said. This is the third phone call between the two leaders this year, and the second since the conflict erupted in West Asia after the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on February 28.
They spoke on February 2 to announce progress on a trade deal, then on March 24 to discuss the situation in West Asia; Plus the third time now.
The war is currently at a stalemate after the talks that took place in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, did not yield any results at the end of last week. Both sides are sticking to their guns as the uneasy truce, scheduled to last until April 22, continues for now.
Earlier, in his first phone call since the conflict, Prime Minister Modi supported restoring peace in West Asia as soon as possible, and spoke of ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and safe. Commenting on his conversation, the Prime Minister said he received a phone call from Trump and had a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia.”
“India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace as soon as possible. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, safe and accessible is essential for the entire world.”
The latest phone call comes at a time when direct talks were held between Iran and the United States over the weekend after 47 years, but failed to achieve positive results. Meanwhile, Trump announced that the United States had begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, prompting Tehran to threaten ports across the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
There have also been reports suggesting that the next round of talks between the US and Iran could take place this week or early next week.
