India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar held a phone call to discuss the West Asia situation after the failure of US-Iran peace talks.
The ministers reviewed Iran’s nuclear ambitions, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and the worsening conflict in Lebanon.
The conversation reflected growing diplomatic coordination between India and Israel as regional tensions rise. Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement on strategic issues affecting the Gulf and broader Middle East.
Sa’ar told Jaishankar that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons requires strict conditions, including banning enrichment within Iran and removing enriched material from the country. He said the US must maintain a firm stance to ensure global security.
The Strait of Hormuz featured prominently in the discussion. Sa’ar accused Iran of threatening global trade through “economic terrorism” and urged cooperation between India and Gulf nations to safeguard maritime routes.
Jaishankar expressed concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes. He noted that India has nearly 1,000 nationals in Lebanon and contributes to UN peacekeeping efforts there. The ministers agreed that the Lebanon crisis complicates regional stability and requires careful diplomatic management.
