Modi and Pezeshkian exchange views on the ongoing conflict, with India pressing for peace, safe shipping routes and broader diplomatic engagement
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 21, amid Iran’s ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, regional stability, and the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure amid escalating hostilities.
President Pezeshkian outlined Iran’s perspective, stating that his country has not initiated hostilities. He highlighted concerns over recent military strikes affecting civilians, schools, and infrastructure, reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear programme is entirely peaceful, and proposed the establishment of a West Asia regional security framework free from external interference
Pezeshkian also called on the BRICS bloc, currently under India’s rotating presidency, to play an independent role in curbing aggression against Iran and promoting stability in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending greetings on Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz, expressed concern over the rising tensions and strongly condemned attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure, warning that they threaten global food and energy security.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf, Modi urged all parties to avoid conflict, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to de-escalation.
The call reflects India’s continued efforts to maintain regional stability, protect critical international trade routes, and facilitate dialogue between conflicting parties in West Asia.
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