PM Modi Speaks To Iran’s President, Conveys Concerns Over Escalating Hostilities, Safety Of Indians

Final Up to date:March 13, 2026, 00:25 IST

PM Modi emphasised that the security and safety of Indian nationals, together with the necessity for unhindered transit of products and vitality, remained India’s prime precedence.

PM Narendra Modi with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to debate the continued conflict in West Asia. PM Modi stated he expressed deep concern over escalating hostilities and the lack of civilian lives.

The Prime Minister additionally emphasised that the security and safety of Indian nationals, together with the necessity for unhindered transit of products and vitality, remained India’s prime precedence.

“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,” Modi stated on X.

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

Pezeshkian briefed Prime Minister Modi on the present scenario in Iran and shared his perspective on current developments within the area. The 2 leaders have agreed to remain in contact, based on an official assertion.

This marks the primary direct communication between the leaders of India and Iran after the conflict broke out on February 28. The Indian management has repeatedly asserted the significance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve tensions in West Asia, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory assaults on the Gulf, which homes a serious chunk of the Indian diaspora.

PM Modi’s dialog with Pezeshkian got here after India co-sponsored a decision within the United Nations Safety Council condemning assaults by Iran in opposition to Gulf nations and Jordan.

The decision condemned what it described as “egregious” assaults by Iran in opposition to nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan. It additionally demanded the quick cessation of all assaults by Tehran and denounced threats to shut the Strait of Hormuz, which has choked world vitality provides and pushed up oil and fuel costs.

Nonetheless, Iran stated it allowed India-flagged tankers to move by way of the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic talks between the 2 nations, as New Delhi sought to make sure the protected motion of crude oil and pure fuel shipments by way of the important waterway.

Indian-flagged tankers Pushpak and Parimal have been capable of transit the strait safely whilst vessels linked to the US, Europe and Israel proceed to face restrictions amid the continued regional battle, individuals aware of the matter stated.

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In the meantime, Iran’s new Supreme Chief Mojtaba Khamenei adopted a defiant stance in his first remarks for the reason that US-Israeli strikes killed his father, spouse and sister. Khamenei stated the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed, and assaults on US bases in different Gulf nations will proceed.

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