What did Modi and Trump discuss regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and why is it critical for India?

Modi and Trump 'discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure,' according to Modi's social media post. This is critical for India because the Middle East war has largely cut off flows of crude oil and liquefied natural gas through the strait — a vital chokepoint — driving up global energy prices and severely impacting India, a major regional fuel importer facing supply shortages, rising inflation, and industrial strain.

How is India responding to the energy supply crunch caused by the Hormuz disruption and US-Iran tensions?

To ease the energy crunch, Indian refiners are buying Russian crude under a now-lapsed US sanctions waiver, and India is also pursuing Iranian crude imports following a US Treasury waiver that allows temporary access to seaborne oil from Iran; two sanctioned supertankers carrying Iranian crude have already anchored off Indian ports.

India’s Modi Discusses Hormuz Strait Security with Trump Amid Energy Crisis Risks

Apr 14, 2026

Indian Prime Minister Modi confirmed talks with President Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz security amid US-Iran tensions. The potential blockade threatens global energy flows, driving up crude prices and straining India's fuel imports and industrial sectors.

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