Trump Modi Phone Call: Amidst the Middle East crisis, there was a phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and global oil supply.
Diplomatic talks between India and America have intensified amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East. In this series, US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed in detail the situation in West Asia and the global energy crisis. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore said that in this conversation, the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open was especially emphasized. This sea route is considered very important for the world’s oil and gas business.
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Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
The Strait of Hormuz is the sea route in the Gulf region through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas supply passes. But due to the current war with Iran, the trade passing through here has almost stopped. According to the International Energy Agency, this situation is considered to be the biggest obstacle to global oil supply so far. This may impact fuel prices and energy markets worldwide.
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Trump halts attacks on Iran for now
A day before this conversation, US President Donald Trump had decided to stop attacks on Iran’s power and energy facilities for five days. Trump had said that America is in talks with Iran and efforts are being made to end the war. However, Iran has rejected this claim and said that America is giving wrong information regarding the talks.
PM Modi also spoke in Parliament
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had presented the government’s side on the Middle East crisis in the Rajya Sabha. He said that amid the war situation, India is trying to ensure that the ships reach their destination safely. The Prime Minister said that India is currently following the path of diplomatic dialogue so that tension can be reduced.
Trying to deal with the energy crisis
PM Modi said that due to war in West Asia, the risk of energy crisis has increased in the world. In such a situation, India is trying to buy oil and gas from every possible place, so that the needs of the country can be met. He also said that India wants tension in the region to be reduced and the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. For this, India is in constant touch with Iran, Israel and America.
More than 2600 deaths in the war so far
America and Israel started attacks on Iran from 28 February. Since then, war-like situations have arisen in many areas of the Middle East. More than 2600 people have died so far in this conflict that has been going on for about 25 days. According to the report, about 1500 people have lost their lives in Iran, while more than 1000 people have died in Lebanon. 16 people have died in Israel and 13 American soldiers have also been killed in this conflict. Apart from this, many civilians on land and sea in the Gulf region have also been affected by this war.
The Government of India is keeping an eye on this entire incident. The government is trying to ensure that energy supply and maritime trade are not affected and peace is restored in the region soon. Experts believe that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a long time, it may affect the world economy.
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