India–US discuss West Asia security

What happened:

 On April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from US President Donald Trump during which the two leaders discussed the security situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.

Why it matters:

 The conversation underscores continued high-level coordination between India and the United States on regional stability, particularly maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy and trade route.