PM Modi & Donald Trump Discuss Strait Of Hormuz Blockade & Middle East War

US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone Tuesday evening. US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the two "discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open". This is the first phone call between the two since the US-Israel war on Iran began. Sources told NDTV that peace, stability, and energy security were a key part of the Prime Minister's conversations, as was free movement through the Hormuz. "Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia," the Prime Minister said after the call. "India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure, and accessible is essential for the world. We agreed to stay in touch for efforts towards peace and stability."