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Donald Trump has made a telephone call to Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening and discussed various aspects of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

In a social media message tweeted by Modi said ‘received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest.

Ensuring that the Stratit of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability’.

Sergio Gor, the American Ambassador to India in his tweet post stated that the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

No other details were shared by the either side particularly a key question whether Trump has asked India to allow its ports and airports for their military use.

Earlier in the day, while intervening during the annual budget debate in Rajya Sabha, Modi reassured Parliament and the country on energy security, stating that India has adequate crude oil storage and arrangements for continuous supply despite the “serious energy crisis” caused by the ongoing war in West Asia, now in its fourth week.

The PM asked MPs to speak “with one voice” in favour of peace and dialogue, emphasising India’s consistent push for de-escalation. Modi noted that petrol, diesel, gas, and fertiliser supplies have been impacted, calling the situation “worrisome.”

Modi also highlighted concerns over the safety of nearly one crore Indians living in Gulf countries, adding that 3.75 lakh citizens have returned safely since the conflict began.