Indian Foreign Secretary Holds Third Call With Iranian FM Over Oil Crisis
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, marking the third time they have spoken since hostilities broke out between US and Israel.
Key Points
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1External Affairs Minister S. Jaishanker held a third telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to address escalating tensions in West Asia.
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2The discussions focused specifically on the risks of an oil supply crisis and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz resulting from regional hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States since February 28.
Developments
Perspectives
External Affairs Minister J.S. Jaishanker held a phone conversation for the third time since hostilities broke out between Iran, the United States and Israel on February 28 to discuss concerns over disruptions in oil supplies amid West Asia tensions.
— [Mar 10, 17:39] DeccanchronicleIndia's External Affairs Minister J.S. Jaishanker spoke with Iranian Foreign Ministry Seyed Abbas Araghchi and other key regional players including Germany and South Korea to discuss the situation in West Asia.
— [Mar 10, 18:35] HindustantimesThe phone conversation between India's External Affairs Minister J.S. Jaishanker and Iranian Foreign Ministry Seyed Abbas Araghchi came amid increasing global concerns over disruptions to oil supplies due the crisis in West Asia.
— [Mar 10, 23:59] Prod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.comExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss India's deep concerns regarding West Asia crisis developments. The dialogue occurred amid global worries over potential disruptions in oil supplies following the US-Israel strikes on Iran and fears of blocked shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Ministry official Abbas Aghachai regarding concerns about energy disruptions caused by tensions between Israel/the US in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz crisis on March 10, 2026 (Note: The text mentions "Araghchi" but also uses "@araghchi"; standard spelling is often associated with this role).
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqhi on Tuesday regarding concerns about oil supply disruptions caused by tensions between Israel, US forces and Iran in the region following military strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities earlier this month.