In a timely phone call amid mounting West Asian unrest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressed the precarious security landscape on Friday. The duo strongly denounced strikes on vital energy assets and basic infrastructure, spotlighting their ripple effects on worldwide commodity supplies.
Sharing Eid felicitations, PM Modi thanked the monarch for steadfastly backing India’s diaspora in Bahrain. His X post detailed the exchange: a frank talk on current dynamics, joint repudiation of the assaults, and stress on protecting maritime routes for unhindered navigation.
This interaction follows the deadly U.S.-Israel operation against Iran last February 28, eliminating key figures like Ayatollah Khamenei and senior commanders. Iran’s counteroffensive with drones and missiles hit U.S., Israeli, and proxy targets across the region, escalating fears of broader confrontation.
Building on their March 2 conversation, the leaders’ parley reflects India’s intensive shuttle diplomacy. Over the past week, PM Modi has conferred with heads of state from nine nations, including Thursday’s follow-up with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. New Delhi’s sustained engagement with stakeholders aims to de-escalate tensions and secure critical trade corridors.
The dialogue arrives as global markets brace for disruptions in oil flows and fertilizers, vital for India’s economy. With strong historical ties to the Gulf, India positions itself as a voice for restraint, prioritizing stability to shield its energy imports and expatriate interests.