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Trump and Modi Discuss West Asia Tensions, Oil Cooperation

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on April 14 for 40 minutes about tensions in West Asia.
Modi emphasized keeping the Strait open because it is crucial for India's crude oil imports, and both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation.
The call followed a U.S. blockade on Iranian exports amid stalled peace talks, with analysts warning of oil-price impacts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on April 14 for 40 minutes about tensions in West Asia.
Modi emphasized keeping the Strait open because it is crucial for India's crude oil imports, and both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation.
The call followed a U.S. blockade on Iranian exports amid stalled peace talks, with analysts warning of oil-price impacts.