PM Modi speaks to Iran's President Pezeshkian; stresses safety of Indians and unhindered energy transit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on 12 March 2026, urging dialogue and diplomacy amid the West Asia conflict.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, on 12 March 2026. Pezeshkian briefed Modi on the situation in Iran and the region. Modi expressed deep concern about the security situation and repeated India's position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He stressed India's priority for the safety of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, and the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods. The two leaders agreed to stay in touch.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 March 2026
- Leaders
- PM Narendra Modi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian
- India's position
- Dialogue and diplomacy
- Priorities
- Safety of Indian nationals; unhindered transit of energy and goods
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who was the President of Iran with whom PM Modi spoke by telephone on 12 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Masoud Pezeshkian
PM Modi spoke with Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the situation in Iran and the region.
Which two priorities did PM Modi highlight in his call with Iran's President on 12 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Safety of Indian nationals and unhindered transit of energy and goods
Modi highlighted the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including Iran, and the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods.