With the US and Iran set to sign an interim peace agreement on Friday, PM Narendra Modi told President Donald Trump he was confident that the issue of seafarers will receive the “highest priority” during the implementation of this agreement, while appreciating the president’s “tremendous efforts” in reaching the deal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed an understanding between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia. This development is expected to bring peace and…

The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early on Monday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a fragile ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict. | India News

Middle East News: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end months of conflict in W.

Iran and the US on Sunday agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end more than 100 days of war following negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. | India News

PM Modi welcomes US-Iran deal, hoping it will restore peace and stability in West Asia and ensure freedom of navigation.

India has embraced the recent agreement between the United States and Iran as a beacon of hope for peace in West Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes this deal could pave…

Modi welcomed progress in the peace efforts in West Asia, and noted the conflict had claimed the lives of “many Indian civilians” | India News

Addressing an outreach session of the G7 summit, PM Modi said India firmly believes that lasting solutions to conflicts. | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met in France. This was their first face-to-face meeting since February 2025. The leaders discussed trade agreements and…

Modi expressed hope that ensuring the safety of seafarers would be a key part of any agreement reached with Iran. | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized to US President Donald Trump that ensuring the safety of lakhs of Indian seafarers remains a top priority for India amidst Gulf tensions.

US President Donald Trump, while speaking on US-India ties, praised PM Modi as a “very tough negotiator”. | India News

Hundreds of thousands of Indian seafarers serve across global oceans in maritime trade

Trump pledges U.S. support for India amid Modi's concerns over seafarer safety at G7 summit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

Trump pledges U.S. support for India amid Modi's concerns over seafarer safety at G7 summit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

With the US and Iran set to sign an interim peace agreement on Friday, PM Narendra Modi told President Donald Trump he was confident that the issue of seafarers will receive the…

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US President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7…