Modi urges diplomacy in call with Iran’s Pezeshkian

Modi urges diplomacy in call with Iran’s Pezeshkian Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the latest developments in West Asia and the proposed path towards de-escalation.

Modi said that, during Tuesday’s call, he stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for India and the wider world, according to the Press Trust of India news agency.

In a statement, the prime minister’s office said Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reaffirmed India’s position that all disputes must be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy.

Modi also underlined the need to continue efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region, while protecting navigation and trade.

Pezeshkian had earlier invited Modi to attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which is scheduled to take place next week.