SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their 107-day conflict and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that the understanding would restore peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the region.
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.
India hopes that the implementation of this understanding will…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2026
In his first official reaction since the announcement of the deal, Modi said India welcomed the understanding reached between Washington and Tehran to end the conflict in West Asia, which had caused significant economic disruption globally and resulted in loss of life across several countries.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said India hoped the implementation of the agreement would help restore regional stability and ensure the uninterrupted movement of global commerce through key maritime routes. He also expressed optimism that negotiations on unresolved issues would culminate in a sustainable final settlement.
The interim agreement was confirmed by US President Donald Trump, who announced the end of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. Iran also acknowledged the understanding but indicated that implementation would commence only after a formal signing ceremony, which Pakistan said is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19.
The deal marks a significant step towards de-escalating tensions in West Asia after more than three months of conflict that disrupted international shipping and energy markets. However, broader negotiations, including discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme and other outstanding issues, are expected to continue over the next 60 days.
The development is being closely watched by countries dependent on regional stability and secure maritime trade routes, including India, which has substantial economic and energy interests linked to the Gulf region.
