Overview
- On Thursday, Modi spoke with leaders of Qatar, France, Jordan, Oman and Malaysia to press for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy.
- Across the calls, India and its partners reaffirmed support for safe, free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to protect energy and trade.
- The foreign ministry labeled attacks on energy installations deeply disturbing and unacceptable and condemned violations of Oman’s and Kuwait’s sovereignty.
- New Delhi reiterated it will address concerns through dialogue with Tehran rather than join a US-led military coalition to secure the waterway.
- Separately, two LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, were reported to have reached Indian ports after transiting Hormuz, underscoring efforts to keep supplies moving.