Prime Minister's Office press release · 12 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with the President of Iran

PRID2239341 MinistryPrime Minister's Office Released12 March 2026 Reading6 min

President Pezeshkian shares his perspective on the situation in Iran and the region PM reiterates India’s consistent position on resolving all issues through dialogue and diplomacy PM highlights India’s priority regarding safety and well-being of Indian nationals and unhindered transit of energy and goods Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 11:41PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent developments in the region. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch. **** MJPS/ VJ (Release ID: 2239341) Visitor Counter : 1464 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Assamese , Manipuri , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with the President of Iran President Pezeshkian shares his perspective on the situation in Iran and the region PM reiterates India’s consistent position on resolving all issues through dialogue and diplomacy PM highlights India’s priority regarding safety and well-being of Indian nationals and unhindered transit of energy and goods Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 11:41PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent developments in the region. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch. **** MJPS/ VJ (Release ID: 2239341) President Pezeshkian shares his perspective on the situation in Iran and the region PM reiterates India’s consistent position on resolving all issues through dialogue and diplomacy PM highlights India’s priority regarding safety and well-being of Indian nationals and unhindered transit of energy and goods" /> Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent developments in the region. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.  The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods. 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