Tension is at its peak in the Gulf countries due to the war between Iran and America-Israel that started on February 28. It has been a month since this war broke out, but there is still no sign of it stopping. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday (28 March). During this, the current situation in the Middle East was discussed between the two leaders.
PM Modi gave this information on social media. During the conversation he condemned attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure. He told in his post that during the phone conversation, he reiterated that India condemns the attacks on the energy infrastructure of the West Asia region.
Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
I reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure.
We agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and keeping
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2026
He wrote on social media, 'I spoke with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. During this, I reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure.
He further said, 'We agreed that it is necessary to ensure freedom of movement of ships and keep shipping lines open and safe. I thanked him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.
Tension has reached its peak in West Asia. Its impact on energy security is affecting the global economy. In such a situation, this conversation between the two leaders is considered very important. Before this, PM Modi had talked to many global leaders regarding the West Asia crisis. On March 24, the PM had spoken to US President Donald Trump. During this, the current situation in West Asia was discussed between the two leaders. He had said that India supports reducing tension and restoring peace as soon as possible.
