Modi and Pezeshkian: A Stride Towards West Asian Peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, condemned the recent attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia. He highlighted the importance of ensuring open and secure shipping lanes amid disruptions in global energy supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Pezeshkian emphasized India's potential role as the BRICS chair to mediate in halting aggression against Iran to achieve regional peace. He proposed establishing a regional security framework that excludes foreign interference, as part of a move to stabilize the area.

The Iranian president dismissed U.S. claims about preventing Iran's nuclear armament, stressing past prohibitive directives from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pezeshkian also strongly criticized actions by the U.S. and Israel, urging a focus on dialogues for peaceful nuclear activity verification.