Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58am on 14 Mar 2026,Saturday India Global
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Iran has assured safe passage for Indian ships through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic engagement by Narendra Modi. During a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Modi emphasised that India considers Iran a “friend” and supports resolving conflicts through dialogue. Tehran responded positively, signalling that vessels heading to India would be allowed to transit safely despite regional hostilities. The development is significant for India, which relies heavily on energy shipments passing through the strait. The assurance could ease concerns over disrupted oil and gas supplies as the conflict continues to affect maritime trade routes in the region. (PC: X)
