Jaishankar Engages Gulf and Iranian Counterparts Amid West Asia Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has engaged in diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran amid escalating tensions in West Asia, focusing on the evolving conflict and its impact on regional stability and India's energy security. India, chairing the expanded BRICS group that includes Iran and Gulf nations, seeks a consensus on the crisis. Jaishankar highlighted ongoing direct talks with Iran as effective in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, allowing Indian vessels to transit safely without any blanket arrangement, emphasizing case-by-case coordination amid continuing discussions.