New Delhi, April 14: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, on Tuesday regarding the ongoing tensions in West Asia. This conversation took place amid a notably strained security situation in the region. Ongoing talks between the United States and Iran have yet to yield a concrete agreement.
Following the discussion, Jaishankar took to social media platform ‘X’ to express, “Had a productive conversation today with Australian Senator Penny Wong about the situation in West Asia. The exchange of ideas was commendable.”
On April 8, a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon between the U.S. and Iran. This conflict began on February 28, when the U.S. and Israel jointly attacked Iran, resulting in the deaths of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military officials. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes against Israeli and U.S. targets, as well as American ally nations.
In recent weeks, Jaishankar has engaged in discussions with foreign ministers from various countries, maintaining India’s connections with regional nations and key partners.
Previously, Jaishankar also spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Their conversation focused on the situation in West Asia and the strategic Hormuz Strait.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar emphasized to Jaishankar the necessity of a firm U.S. stance to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“We had a good conversation, as always. We discussed Iran, the Hormuz Strait, and Lebanon,” Saar noted.
Saar further stated on X, “I conveyed that a stringent U.S. position (no enrichment in Iran, removal of enriched materials) is crucial for the entire international community to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.”
He added, “Ensuring freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait and addressing economic terrorism by Iran is essential for all nations, including India and our Gulf friends.”
The Hormuz Strait connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is one of the world’s most vital oil transport routes, accounting for nearly one-fifth of global oil supply.
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