Kejriwal Queries Modi on Strait of Hormuz Assurance from Iran
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal questioned Prime Minister Modi about assurances from Iran regarding Indian ships' passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This inquiry follows Modi's discussion with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid heightened tensions in West Asia and concerns over the safety and transit of goods and energy.
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Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP convenor and former Delhi chief minister, has raised concerns over the safety of Indian ships navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kejriwal's remarks come in light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing the escalating tensions in West Asia.
In particular, Kejriwal is seeking confirmation on whether Iran has assured the safe passage of Indian vessels, a vital question following the closure of this critical shipping corridor by Iran.
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