Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During their telephonic conversation, PM Modi said he reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure.
“Spoke with 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 attacks on regional energy infrastructure,” Modi said on X.
Amid Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, the two leaders also agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation.
“We agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and keep shipping lines open and secure. Thanked him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia,” he added.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Modi had also spoken to US President Donald Trump to discuss the issue of the Strait of Hormuz amid increasing diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war.
Washington and Tehran are engaged in negotiations to end the conflict. The talks are being held through intermediaries.
However, a report had also claimed that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman does not want the war to end.
According to a report by The New York Times, the Saudi Crown Prince has spoken to Trump several times over the past week and insisted that he continue the attacks on Iran until the country’s regime is changed.
After the US and Israel attacked Iran on May 28, Tehran retaliated by striking US bases and other assets in several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia.
In view of this, Bin Salman sees Iran as a long-term threat as long as the Ayatollah-led Islamic Republic exists.
According to the US daily, he fears Iran could again target Saudi Arabia and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.