Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi contacted India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to establish a ceasefire. This call is part of a series of discussions that have occurred since military strikes by Israel and the US on February 28, 2023, which escalated tensions in the region. During their conversation, Jaishankar emphasized India's support for diplomatic solutions to conflicts. Araghchi briefed Jaishankar on the implications of US actions that threaten international navigation, particularly in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. He attributed regional insecurity to the aggressive actions of the US and Israel and called for accountability regarding the economic impacts of these actions. Additionally, Araghchi has reached out to foreign ministers from Poland and Kenya to further discuss the situation. The Iranian government has taken significant steps, including blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted oil and gas supplies and led to rising prices, prompting a US blockade of Iranian ports.