PM Modi welcomes US-Iran peace deal, hope it helps restore peace and stability in West Asia
Bratislava, June 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the understanding reached between the US and Iran on ending the conflict in West Asia and expressed India's hope that the implementation of this understanding will help restore peace and stability in the region.
PM Modi's statement came after US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had completed a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade, marking what he described as a major breakthrough after months of conflict that rattled global energy markets and raised fears of a wider regional war.
"I welcome the understanding reached between the United States and Iran on ending the conflict in West Asia, which has caused serious economic disruption across the world and led to loss of life in many countries", PM Modi said in a post on X.
"India hopes that the implementation of this understanding will help restore peace and stability in the region and ensure the freedom of navigation and commerce. We look forward to deliberations on the remaining issues reaching a sustainable final agreement," he added.
Announcing the deal, the US President in a post on Truth Social wrote: "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"
In a second post, Trump cast the agreement as a historic diplomatic achievement. "This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region," he wrote.
"Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me."
"The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace," he added.
Trump said the agreement would be formally signed on Friday and linked the reopening of the Strait to efforts to remove mines from the waterway.
"With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" he said.
The US President did not disclose details of the agreement, and no official text was immediately released by the White House. His posts also did not address broader issues that have long divided Washington and Tehran, including Iran's nuclear programme and US sanctions.
However, Trump's statements suggested that the immediate focus of the agreement is restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and removing barriers to commercial shipping.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who works in shipping logistics, this is massive. The Strait of Hormuz closure was causing shipping costs to skyrocket. Indian exporters were hurting badly. Hope this deal holds and doesn't collapse like the previous ones. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Finally some good news! The conflict was also affecting Indian workers in Gulf countries. Many were worried about their jobs. PM Modi is right to welcome this. But we must remain cautious - history shows US deals with Iran have been fragile. India should maintain independent diplomatic channels with both sides.
I appreciate the optimism, but let's not forget that Trump's previous 'deals' were often more about optics than substance. The lack of details is worrying. India's oil imports depend on real stability, not just tweets. Hope this isn't another photo-op that falls apart. 🤨
Great to see Indian diplomacy in action! PM Modi's balanced approach - welcoming peace while keeping India's interests paramount - is exactly what we need. The Strait of Hormuz opening will benefit our economy directly. Kudos to both US and Iran for coming to the table. 🇮🇳👏
As an American living in India, I find it interesting how much this matters to Indians. My Indian colleagues are cheering this deal more than my friends back home! The global economy is truly interconnected. Let's hope this brings lasting peace and not just temporary relief.
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