EAM S Jaishankar speaks with Iran FM Araghchi amid West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi (file image)

• Jaishankar discussed West Asia conflict with Iran, Germany, Korea
• Talks address energy supply issues amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
• India and Korea aim to expand strategic economic cooperation

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and discussed the ongoing developments in the West Asia conflict, with both the leaders agreeing to stay in close contact as the situation continues to evolve.

Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter), “A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister Araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch.”

A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 10, 2026

Earlier in the day, the External Affairs Minister also spoke to his German and South Korean counterparts as New Delhi ramped up diplomatic efforts to navigate the fallout of the West Asia crisis, especially on the energy supplies front.

Following his conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar said the ongoing conflict in West Asia was discussed. "Exchanged views with FM @JoWadephul of Germany on the ongoing conflict in West Asia," he said on social media.

Jaishankar said he and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun discussed the situation in West Asia, including its implications on the energy sector. "Discussed advancing our bilateral agenda. As also the situation in West Asia, including its energy implications," the external affairs minister said.

In a post on X, Cho hoped that this year's high-level exchanges would elevate Korea-India relations to a new level.

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung is expected to visit India within next two months.

"Minister Jaishankar agreed and said we should work together to expand strategic economic cooperation between Korea and India, which has significant potential and strong complementarity," Cho said.

"We also discussed the situation in the Middle East, which is having a major impact on global security and the economy, and agreed to maintain close communication on measures to ensure the safety of our nationals as the situation develops," he added.

Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).