PM Modi speaks to France’s Macron, other global leaders amid Iran war: ‘Urgent need for de-escalation’

PM Modi spoke separately to these leaders and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia

• PM Modi and Macron discussed de-escalation in West Asia.
• Modi discussed peace efforts with Oman and Malaysia leaders.
• Trump denies Qatar's role in Iran gas field attack.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the situation in West Asia, stressing the urgent need for de-escalation and dialogue to reduce tensions in the Middle East.

"Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond," the PM posted on X.

Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy.

We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2026

The PM said he also spoke with  Tariq and conveyed advance Eid greetings to the people of Oman.

"We agreed on the need to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability. Reiterated India’s condemnation of the violation of Oman’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and appreciated Oman’s efforts to facilitate the safe return of thousands of people, including Indian nationals. India and Oman stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," PM Modi said.

PM Modi also said he spoke with Ibrahim, extending warm wishes to him and the people of Malaysia on the upcoming festival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

The two leaders also discussed the deeply concerning situation in West Asia and reaffirmed their shared commitment to de-escalation, stressing the need for early restoration of peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said Israel will not attack Iran's valuable South Pars gas field unless Tehran "unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar".

The remarks came after Tehran escalated strikes on its Persian Gulf neighbours' energy facilities, hitting the world's largest gas facilities in Qatar after Israel attacked Iran's South Pars offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) field that it shares with Doha.

"Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran. A relatively small section of the whole has been hit. The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.