"We all love you": Trump and Modi prioritise Strait of Hormuz security in critical 40-minute call

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The 40-minute discussion focused on bilateral relations and the volatile situation in the region following the failure of peace talks with Iran, which led President Trump to impose strict sanctions on ships sailing to Iranian ports.

The two leaders emphasised the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global trade—open and secure. Both expressed a firm commitment to further strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US. During the call, Trump also reiterated his stern warning that any Iranian boats violating the naval blockade or threatening regional security would be destroyed.

Following the call, Prime Minister Modi shared on X:

"Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors. We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure."

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that the conversation ended on a warm note, with President Trump telling the Prime Minister, "I just want you to know we all love you." This marks the third time the two leaders have spoken in 2026, following previous discussions regarding a bilateral trade deal in February and the escalating Middle East situation on March 24.