PM Modi on Thursday spoke to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia. During the conversation with Pezeshkian, PM Modi also raised concern over the safety of Indian nationals in Iran.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the escalating conflict in West Asia. During the conversation, PM Modi expressed concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. He also raised concerns over the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran.
In an X post, the Prime Minister also stated that the safety and security of Indian nationals and the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy is India’s top priority. During the conversation, the PM reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy.
“Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure,” PM Modi said on X.
Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region.
Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.
The safety and security of…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2026
“The safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India’s top priorities. Reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy,” he added.
Jaishankar And His Iranian Counterpart Held Discussions:
Earlier today, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also had a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, and discussed the safety of shipping and energy security. The discussion between the two leaders was held after attacks on several commercial ships, including the US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu.
During a press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Jaishankar and Araghchi held three conversations since the start of the conflict.
“Our External Affairs Minister has been talking with his Iranian counterpart, and three conversations have happened in the recent few days. As far as the impact of the war, it is there for everybody to see what’s happening around. Several of our lives have been impacted by it, not just ours, but of people and countries around the world,” Jaiswal said.
Talking about Indian nationals stranded in Iran, Jaiswal said that several Indians have been shifted from Tehran to safer locations. “We have around 9,000 Indian nationals in Iran, including students, seafarers, businesspeople, professionals, and pilgrims. Following advisories issued earlier, many, especially students, have already returned home. We have shifted several Indians from Tehran to safer locations and are assisting those who wish to leave via Azerbaijan and Armenia with visas and land border crossings so they can take commercial flights back,” the MEA spokesperson stated.
Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz for India-Flagged Ships: Sources
In a major diplomatic win for New Delhi, Iran on Thursday allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi amid the ongoing Iran–Israel–US war. Sources Told Times that At least two Indian tankers – MT Pushpak oil tanker and MT Parimal oil tanker – are said to be passing safely through the Strait of Hormuz, while ships linked to the United States, Europe and Israel are still being attacked by Iranian forces.