Modi Discusses West Asia, Strait of Hormuz
Analysis based on 22 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 18, 2026
The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly the attacks on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates and Iran's retaliatory actions, increases geopolitical risk. This situation raises concerns about the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor, potentially impacting global oil supplies and international trade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India engaged in diplomatic discussions with Kuwait Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These conversations focused on the evolving security situation in West Asia, with Narendra Modi condemning attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as attacks on the United Arab Emirates. A key point of discussion was the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor. The regional tensions stem from recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, which reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, leading to retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting United States and Israel facilities and regional capitals.
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