Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:41pm on 16 Apr 2026,Thursday India Global
Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron discussed the escalating West Asia crisis, stressing urgent restoration of safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a phone call, both leaders agreed to work closely to support regional peace and stability. The Strait, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, remains disrupted amid ongoing tensions. The conversation comes as diplomatic efforts intensify following a fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire. Talks mediated by Pakistan have yet to yield results, though another round may begin soon. The conflict has killed over 4,000 people across West Asia, mainly in Iran and Lebanon.
