Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds fourth call with Iranian FM; bilateral ties in focus

2026-03-13 - 10:23

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his fourth phone call with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral ties and BRICS issues amidst Middle East tensions. The conversation followed recent discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security, with Iran blaming US actions for regional instability.