Amid escalating tension between Iran, Israel and United States (US), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iran’s President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday expressing concern. PM Modi received a phone call from Iranian President, where he was briefed about the conflict between Iran and Israel, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.

Amid rising tension between Israel and Iran, the United States interfered by attacking Iran’s three major nuclear sites namely Natanz, Isfahan and the mountain-buried Fordow.

In a phone call that lasted 45 minutes, Iranian President Pezeshkian briefed PM Modi in details on the evolving situation and described India as a friend and partner in promoting regional peace, security and stability.

PM Modi emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and reiterated India’s support for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Expressing gratitude to PM Modi for India’s position and call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy, the Iranian President said that India’s voice and role was important in restoring regional peace and stability.

“Spoke with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities

In a significant escalation in the ongoing war between Iran and Israel, US President Donald Trump announced that the US has carried out a “successful” bombing attack on three nuclear sites in Iran and they have been “obliterated”.

Iran’s three nuclear facilities – Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan were attacked by the US.

While Israel said that they were in “full co-ordination” with the US in planning the strikes, Iranian officials have confirmed the facilities were struck but denied suffering any major damage.

Iran to close Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to US attack

In retaliation, the Iranian parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz to naval traffic. About one-fifth of the world’s total oil consumption passes through this strait. The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world’s most important gateway for oil transport which features among the world’s most crucial oil chokepoints. The strait of Hormuz is crucial for the United States and other countries because global economy largely depends on oil flow.