External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. File
| Photo Credit: PTI
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid increasing concerns over the fallout of the West Asia crisis, especially on the energy supplies.
It was the third time that Mr. Jaishankar spoke to Mr. Araghchi since the U.S. and Israel launched the joint military strikes on Iran.
“A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Mr. Jaishankar said on social media.
The phone conversation between the two foreign ministers came amid increasing global concerns over disruptions in oil supplies in view of the crisis in West Asia.
Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran has virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).
Mr. Jaishankar conveyed to Mr. Araghchi India’s deep concern over the developments in Iran and the region.
Published – March 11, 2026 12:53 am IST
