Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke by phone with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, expressing concern over the regional situation and its impact on other countries, according to reports. Jaishankar offered India's readiness to help reduce tensions. Araghchi blamed the US for 'violating commitments' and continuing military aggression, including the naval blockade and harm to Iranian commercial shipping, as the main cause of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz region.
The phone call between Jaishankar and Araghchi adds a new dimension to Iran's diplomatic outreach over the Strait of Hormuz crisis. India, a major importer of oil and a key player in the region, has maintained ties with both Iran and the US. Araghchi's blame of the US 'naval blockade' echoes his statements in earlier calls with Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, as reported by The Zioneer. The call suggests New Delhi is seeking to mediate or at least de-escalate, though no concrete proposals were disclosed. The conflict over the Strait, which the IRGC formally closed in June, continues to disrupt global energy supplies.
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