• Source:JND

Iran-Israel War: India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its global economic repercussions.

The conversation also focused on energy security and the wider effects of the conflict on international markets.

In a post on X, S Jaishankar wrote, "Our discussions focused on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy. We particularly spoke about energy security concerns. Agreed to remain in touch."

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Earlier, the Foreign Minister held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath. They discussed the repercussions of the West Asia conflict. 

These conversations come against the backdrop of escalating tensions and conflict that began on 28 February with the killing of Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint military strikes by the US and Israel. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries and Israel, causing disruption to shipping routes and affecting international energy markets and global economic stability.

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The discussions came after US President Donald Trump, earlier today, announced that he had instructed the US Department of War to delay any military action against Iranian power plants and energy sites for five days, citing ongoing diplomatic engagements with Tehran amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States and Iran had held "very good and productive conversations" over the past two days aimed at resolving hostilities in the region.

He added that the decision to pause strikes was based on the "tenor and tone" of the discussions, which he described as "in-depth, detailed, and constructive". Trump further stated that the conversations will continue through the week.

"I am please to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East," the post read.

"Based on the tenor and tone of these in depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, witch will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy Infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" it added.

The announcement came as the war between Israel, the US, and Iran had entered its fourth week. However, Iran has categorically denied the claim of talks made by Trump.

( With ANI Inputs )

 



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