He said, “Spoke to the Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. I reiterated India’s condemnation of the attacks on regional energy infrastructure. We agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and keep shipping lines open and safe. Thanked him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.”This was the second telephonic conversation between PM Modi and the Crown Prince since the conflict broke out in the Middle East on February 28.The crisis has led the United States and Israel to launch attacks on Iran, while Tehran has retaliated by targeting Israel and locations across the region.Iran’s strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz – a vital corridor that supplies about 20 percent of the world’s energy – has raised global concern. Since tensions escalated, shipping through the route has been largely restricted.He also spoke to US President Donald Trump and described the conversation as a “useful exchange of views” on the evolving situation in the Middle East.