VOI World/ Desk
PM Modi has welcomed a proposed peace agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that the deal will help restore stability in West Asia and ensure the free flow of trade and commerce through the region.
The PM Modi welcomes Iran-US peace deal development comes after Tehran and Washington agreed on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending more than 100 days of conflict. The agreement, brokered through negotiations involving Pakistan and Qatar, is expected to be formally signed in Geneva later this week. The deal would also end the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, PM Modi said India hopes the understanding will help restore peace and stability in the region while ensuring freedom of navigation and commerce. He added that India looks forward to discussions on remaining issues and a sustainable final settlement.
The development carries particular significance for India, which relies heavily on energy supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Before the conflict began, the route handled a substantial share of India’s crude oil imports. Disruptions in the waterway contributed to volatility in global energy markets and raised concerns over inflation, shipping costs and supply chains.
Analysts say a lasting agreement could ease pressure on oil and gas prices, improve maritime security and reduce risks to international trade. Industry bodies have described the breakthrough as a positive step, though some experts have cautioned that confidence in regional shipping routes may take time to fully recover.
The PM Modi welcomes Iran-US peace deal announcement also aligns with India’s long-standing position favouring dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts. New Delhi has consistently called for peace in West Asia while maintaining relations with all major stakeholders in the region.
For India, the agreement could have broader strategic benefits. A long-term settlement may create conditions for stronger energy cooperation with Iran and renewed momentum for projects such as the Chabahar port, which remains important to India’s regional connectivity ambitions.
