Threat of world war in Gulf, Jaishankar gets call from Iran amid Trump’s ultimatum, increased stir in Delhi – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: India’s diplomatic activity suddenly increased on Sunday amidst the deepening war crisis in West Asia (Middle East). Immediately after the tough 48-hour ultimatum given to Iran by US President Donald Trump, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Indian Foreign Minister S. Called Jaishankar. This conversation between the two leaders took place at a time when Trump has warned that if the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ is not opened by Tuesday, the US will target Iran’s power plants and bridges.

Jaishankar’s ‘Telephonic Diplomacy’: Talks from Iran to Qatar

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed this important conversation on social media, saying that he has discussed the current regional situation with the Iranian Foreign Minister. According to sources, Iran has expressed hope of mediation or at least a balanced stance from India in this crisis. Not only Iran, Jaishankar has also spoken to the Prime Minister of Qatar and the Foreign Minister of UAE on phone. This activism of India shows that New Delhi is using all its strength behind the scenes to avert this war.

‘Power Plant Day’ and ‘Bridge Day’: Trump’s disastrous warning

On the other hand, Donald Trump, using very aggressive language in his social media post, has threatened to declare Tuesday as ‘Power Plant Day’ and ‘Bridge Day’. Trump says that if Iran does not immediately restore the world’s oil supply line (Strait of Hormuz), America will make the infrastructure there ‘hell’. After this statement of Trump, there has been a stir in the global oil market and there is a possibility of a huge rise in the prices of crude oil.

Why is this conversation important for India?

For India, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is a matter of life and death, because a large part of India’s energy needs come through this sea route. The main objective of this ‘Shuttle Diplomacy’ of Jaishankar is to ensure the energy security of India and to discuss the safety of millions of Indians stranded there. Experts believe that India can play the role of a ‘peace messenger’ between America and Iran at this time, because India’s relations with both the sides are strong.