On Wednesday, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, held a phone conversation with S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, marking their seventh discussion since the onset of the West Asia conflict on February 28, 2023. The conversation focused on the ceasefire, bilateral relations, and regional developments. According to the Iranian Embassy in India, both sides exchanged views on the latest ceasefire updates and ongoing negotiations, which have seen little progress since the agreement in late March. India has been actively involved in evacuating its nationals from Iran, with 2,464 individuals successfully moved through land borders. Additionally, around 10 Indian ships have transited the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the past two months. The importance of this dialogue is heightened as India prepares to host the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on May 14-15, to which Araghchi has been invited, although his attendance remains uncertain.