New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in Middle East Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held three rounds of talks with his Iranian counterpart in recent days, focusing on security of maritime navigation and India’s energy security.Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “There have been three talks between External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and the Foreign Minister of Iran in recent days. In the last one, issues related to security of shipping and India’s energy security were discussed. Beyond that, it is too early for me to say anything.”However, the Ministry of External Affairs declined to elaborate on the details of the talks, indicating that the situation remains sensitive and volatile.The comments come at a time of heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf and concerns over the security of commercial shipping routes, especially around the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route for global oil trade and a major route for India’s energy imports.Meanwhile, according to a report in The Economic Times, Iran has allowed Indian-flagged ships to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while maritime traffic through the strategic waterway has slowed down sharply following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region, especially following recent incidents involving commercial vessels and disruptions related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.