“Received a call from President Trump and had a fruitful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports early de-escalation and restoration of peace. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is an imperative for the entire world,” Modi said in a post on Twitter. According to an Indian readout, Modi said the safe passage of ships through the strait is vital for global peace, stability and economic well-being. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to his counterpart Marco Rubio about the conflict, its potential impact on the international economy and India’s energy security concerns. The news of Trump calling Modi was shared on social media by US Ambassador Sergio Gore, who also told a news channel that the President was keeping Modi “in the loop”. Trump and Modi also spoke on the day when Trump supported Pakistan’s efforts to play a mediator role in the conflict. While Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly offered to host talks between the US and Iran for a “comprehensive solution” to the war that broke out on February 28, Trump shared a screenshot of Shehbaz’s post on his Truth social platform. While Iran has allowed several Indian ships to pass through the strait in the last 2 weeks, many Indian ships remain stranded at the chokepoint. Government sources said India is diplomatically engaged with Tehran to facilitate the movement of these ships. Jaishankar met Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Tuesday and shared India’s concerns about the situation, and also thanked Iran for supporting Indian citizens in the country. Modi also spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday and discussed the emerging situation in West Asia, particularly focusing on disruptions affecting global energy security. “We reviewed progress on key initiatives aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and enhancing regional security. As close and trusted partners, we reiterated our commitment to work together to address common challenges,” Modi said in a social media post. India has not officially reacted to Trump’s delay in military action on Iranian energy installations and the External Affairs Ministry has only said that the government is closely monitoring developments related to the conflict. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday that both Modi and Jaishankar are emphasizing in their programs that peace can be restored only through dialogue and diplomacy. Like many of America’s European allies, India had shown little interest in joining the US-led naval coalition to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.