NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to his US counterpart Marco Rubio late on Monday about the situation in the West Asia region, amid renewed hopes of an early end to the conflict.Jaishankar said he had a detailed conversation with Rubio on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy. “We particularly spoke about energy security concerns. Agreed to remain in touch,” he said in a post on X.The conversation followed the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the US will hold off on striking Iran’s power plants for five more days. However, while Trump said that this was a result of “very good and productive” conversations with Iran, Tehran denied that it was involved in any negotiations with the US. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityIf America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoyTrump Pauses Planned Strikes: US halts Iran attack plan for 5 days; talks called very good and productiveIndia has been particularly concerned about the attacks on energy infrastructure last week, and PM Modi has condemned these attacks in his talks with the Gulf leaders and also with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian.There were also reports that cited multiple sources to say US and Iranian officials could meet in Islamabad as early as this week to carry forward the peace talks. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar met the ambassadors of all GCC countries. “…Thanked them for their continued support to the Indian community in the region,” said the minister, who also spoke to his German and Sri Lankan counterparts. tnnEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic DisruptionsUS Finally Ready For De-Escalation? Iran Says Trump’s Threat To Blow Up Its Power Grid Was ‘Bluff’’100% Under Control Of Trump’: Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over West Asia Remarks In Lok Sabha’India Should Put House In Order First: Gita Gopinath’s Big Warning To Modi Govt Amid Iran WarIndia’s Nuclear Submarine Trio Is What China and Pakistan Should Pay Attention ToQawwali Meets Politics: LJP MP Shambhavi Chaudhary’s Dhurandhar Dig Targets Opposition In Lok Sabha‘Your Kindness Won’t Be Forgotten’: Iran Thanks Kashmir Donors For War Relief’India Shining Speech’: Oppn Hits Out At PM Modi’s Remarks On West Asia, Demands Discussion In Parl’India Deserves Deepest Respect: Russia Praises Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy, Confirms PM Modi’s Visit123PhotostoriesDon’t use ear buds or loud headphones: ENT surgeon warns of rising hearing loss in young adultsHow to make Kala Chana Kofta Curry for dinner at home5 Vastu-approved paintings of fish you should have in your home to attract wealth, love and prosperityOrdering food gets costlier: Under 20 minutes easy dinner ideas for busy weeknights9 animals living in the wettest place on Earth: From a venomous snake and a creature that smells like popcornAneet Padda to Ananya Panday: Celebrity showstoppers who owned the ramp at Lakmē Fashion Week 20265 most magnificent palaces of South India worth travelling forWhy you stretch unconsciously: The hidden stress signal your body uses, and how to fix itHow to make Amla Turmeric Juice at home and 3 reasons to drink it before your breakfast dailyInside Axar Patel’s Luxury Car Collection: Top 3 cars owned by the cricketer123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBSEB Class 12th ResultUS Stock Market TodayGold prices crashShedeur SandersPuducherry electionsNDA seat sharingSilver Rate TodayPahalgam hotel caseTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to his US counterpart Marco Rubio late on Monday about the situation in the West Asia region, amid renewed hopes of an early end to the conflict.Jaishankar said he had a detailed conversation with Rubio on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy. “We particularly spoke about energy security concerns. Agreed to remain in touch,” he said in a post on X.The conversation followed the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the US will hold off on striking Iran’s power plants for five more days. However, while Trump said that this was a result of “very good and productive” conversations with Iran, Tehran denied that it was involved in any negotiations with the US. India has been particularly concerned about the attacks on energy infrastructure last week, and PM Modi has condemned these attacks in his talks with the Gulf leaders and also with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian.There were also reports that cited multiple sources to say US and Iranian officials could meet in Islamabad as early as this week to carry forward the peace talks. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar met the ambassadors of all GCC countries. “…Thanked them for their continued support to the Indian community in the region,” said the minister, who also spoke to his German and Sri Lankan counterparts. tnn
