Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 12, 2026—their first since the US-Iran war erupted—voicing “deep concern” over civilian deaths, infrastructure damage, and escalating tensions while prioritizing Indian nationals’ safety and free goods/energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Modi Pushes Dialogue as 28 Indian Ships Stranded
Modi reiterated India’s peace commitment, urging diplomacy; 28 Indian vessels with 778 seafarers await passage after Iran’s blockade halted tankers, with EAM Jaishankar coordinating amid global oil crunch.
Iran Briefs on Regional Developments
Pezeshkian shared Tehran’s perspective; India secured safe passage for select tankers, negotiating 20 more amid Hormuz strikes disrupting 20% global crude.
