External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday as tensions in Middle East continue to raise concerns over regional stability and global energy supplies.
The conversation was the third between the two ministers since the start of the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel last month, reflecting India’s diplomatic outreach amid the widening crisis.
Jaishankar said on social media that he had a detailed conversation with Araghchi on the latest developments in the conflict and that both sides agreed to remain in contact. No further details of the discussion were released.
As part of India’s broader diplomatic engagement, Jaishankar also held talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia.
The conflict has raised concerns over energy flows from the Gulf region, a key source of crude oil and liquefied natural gas for several economies including India.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping channel between Iran and Oman, handles nearly one-fifth of global oil trade and remains a critical route for crude shipments to Asia.
India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, relies heavily on energy imports from the Gulf region, making developments in West Asia closely watched by policymakers and energy markets.
