Amid ongoing US Iran conflict, PM Modi held a phone call with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday. During the conversation, he extended greetings on the occasions of Eid and Nowruz. He discussed the ongoing situation in the West Asia.

 PM Modi shared his conversation on X, “Spoke with President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.”

Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia. Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 21, 2026

India voices concern over attacks

During the discussion, the Prime Minister raised concerns about recent attacks on key infrastructure in the region. He said he “condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains.”

Modi also stressed the importance of keeping global trade routes secure. He added that he “reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure.”

Second call since start of US Iran conflict

This was the second conversation between the two leaders since the West Asia conflict began on February 28. Earlier, Modi had spoken with Pezeshkian about the “serious situation in the region.” At that time, he had “expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.”

He had also highlighted the safety of Indian citizens and stressed the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, calling them India’s top priorities.

India continues diplomatic outreach

The Ministry of External Affairs has said that India remains in constant contact with countries in the Gulf region amid the ongoing tensions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also held multiple discussions with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi regarding the situation.

Shipping concerns rise in Hormuz region

The Prime Minister’s emphasis on shipping security comes at a time when disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have raised serious concerns. More than 20 Indian vessels are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to restricted movement through this key route.

However, in a positive development last week, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi successfully crossed the strait, carrying 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG.

No blanket deal for ship movement

Speaking to Financial Times in Brussels, Jaishankar clarified that India does not have a fixed agreement with Iran for ship movement. He added that discussions with Tehran to ensure safe passage are “ongoing” and are “yielding results,” citing the recent movement of the LPG carriers as a positive sign.