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PM Modi welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for freedom of navigation soon Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. PM Modi welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for freedom of navigation soon India 1 min. Read PM Modi welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for freedom of navigation soon By CurrentIndia.com June 15, 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi has welcomed the US-Iran understanding on ending the conflict in West Asia, while expressing hope that its implementation will help restore peace and stability in the region and ensure the freedom of navigation and commerce. In a post on X, Modi said, “We look forward to deliberations on the remaining issues reaching a sustainable final agreement.”India had in April too welcomed a temporary ceasefire announced by both sides, notwithstanding the fact that it had been brokered with help from Pakistan. On this occasion, Pakistan said after the announcement by both Trump and Iran that it would host in Geneva this week the signing of the agreement, which is expected to formally mark the e…

Sourav Ganguly lodges complaint over defamatory posts - Rediff Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan would host the signing ceremony of a peace agreement between the US and Iran in Switzerland on June 19, calling it a "historic milestone" that ends a 107-day conflict and... US President Donald Trump announced a finalised peace deal between the US and Iran, set for signing on June 19 in Switzerland, with key figures like J D Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner from the US side, and Abbas Araghchi and... Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that the Israeli military will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, directly opposing the newly announced American-led diplomatic framework with Tehran. National... Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the understanding between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia, expressing hope that the pact will restore peace, stability, and ensure freedom of navigation in the region.... India's foreign policy establishment is adjusting with alacrity in real time -- an extraordinary spectacle in itself, considering the manifest reluctance to indulge in public d…

Hope US-Iran deal will help restore peace: PM Modi Hopeful of freedom of navigation & commerce: Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the understanding reached between the US and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia, saying India hoped the agreement would restore stability in the region and safeguard freedom of navigation and global commerce. "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 help restore peace and stability in the region and ensure the freedom of navigation and commerce. We look forward to deliberations on the remaining issues reaching a sustainable final agreement," Modi wrote on X. The issue of Indians getting killed by the US Navy following attack on vessels, the Hormuz situation and the impact of the war may figure during the US President and Modi's proposed meeting in France on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 meet. The proposed agreement, which was reached to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz , is d…

Congress slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national ... NEW DELHI:The Congress on Monday hit out at the Modi government's handling of the foreign policy, saying Pakistan seems to have acquired a new regional and global influence and this coupled with China's deep embedding in Pakistan's strategic apparatus, poses a formidable geo-political challenge for India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the news that the US and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially. "There is universal hope that the two countries (as also Israel) will abide by the accord -- even though it is of an interim nature -- and that the accord will lead to a more permanent normalization," Ramesh said on X. While the unrestricted re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz will certainly bring great relief to India, it does not mean the structural problems the economy faces will soon be surmounted, the Congress general secretary in-charge communications said. "These concerns clearly predate the current war in West Asia that began just two days after Prime Minister Modi's vi…

Congress slams PM Modi's ‘blind devotion to Israel’, says national interest demands greater balance Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the news that the U.S. and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially

Congress slams Modi's 'blind devotion' to Israel, calls for balanced ... The Congress on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy approach, accusing the government of showing “blind devotion” to Israel and arguing that India’s national interest requires a more balanced stance in West Asia. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said reports of an upcoming agreement betweenthe US and Iran to halt hostilities in the region were welcome, though official details remain awaited. “The news that the US and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially,” Ramesh said in a post on X. “There is universal hope that the two countries (as also Israel) will abide by the accord, even though it is of an interim nature and that the accord will lead to a more permanent normalization,” he added. The news that the US and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19th in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially. There is universal hope that the …

PM Modi speaks with Iran President Pezeshkian; India backs lasting ... India emphasised the need for continued efforts to ensure peace and stability in West Asia and for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce during a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian PresidentMasoud Pezeshkianon Tuesday. The two leaders spoke on the phone against the backdrop of concerns about the ceasefire in West Asia following fresh attacks by the US and Iran over the past few days. The conversation also came days after Pezeshkian invited Modi for the funeral programme of formerSupreme Leader Ali Khameneibeginning this week. ALSO READ |Bihar guv, MoS for external affairs set to attend Khamenei’s funeral “Welcomed the progress made in the negotiations and expressed hope that continued efforts will lead to lasting peace in the region. Reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation in theHormuz Straitfor India and the world,” Modi said in a social media post. According to an Indian government readout on the phone call, Modi “reiterated the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region, and for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commer…

Congress slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national interest demands greater balance - The Economic Times ANI Congress' Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel' New Delhi: The Congress on Monday hit out at the Modi government's handling of the foreign policy, saying Pakistan seems to have acquired a new regional and global influence and this coupled with China's deep embedding in Pakistan's strategic apparatus, poses a formidable geo-political challenge for India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the news that the US and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially. "There is universal hope that the two countries (as also Israel) will abide by the accord - even though it is of an interim nature - and that the accord will lead to a more permanent normalization," Ramesh said on X. Also Read: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case While the unrestricted re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz will certainly bring great relief to India, it does not mean the structural problems the economy faces …

Congress slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel',… - inkl New Delhi: The Congress on Monday hit out at the Modi government's handling of the foreign policy, saying Pakistan seems to have acquired a new regional and global influence and this coupled with China's deep embedding in Pakistan's strategic apparatus, poses a formidable geo-political challenge for India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the news that the US and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially. "There is universal hope that the two countries (as also Israel) will abide by the accord - even though it is of an interim nature - and that the accord will lead to a more permanent normalization," Ramesh said on X. Also Read:TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case While the unrestricted re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz will certainly bring great relief to India, it does not mean the structural problems the economy faces will soon be surmounted, the Congress general secretary in-charge communications said.

Cong slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national interest ... National Cong slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national interest demands greater balance PTI 15 Jun 2026 11:20 IST Follow Us New Update New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) The Congress on Monday hit out at the Modi government's handling of the foreign policy, saying Pakistan seems to have acquired a new regional and global influence and this coupled with China's deep embedding in Pakistan's strategic apparatus, poses a formidable geo-political challenge for India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the news that the US and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially. "There is universal hope that the two countries (as also Israel) will abide by the accord -- even though it is of an interim nature -- and that the accord will lead to a more permanent normalization," Ramesh said on X. While the unrestricted re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz will certainly bring great relief to India, it does not mean the structural problems the economy faces will soon be surmounted, the Congres…