Jaishankar aide clarifies on Hormuz crisis & Indian ships, PM Modi’s calls with Gulf leaders & more

India is closely monitoring the Strait of Hormuz crisis as tensions rise amid the Iran war. The MEA clarified reports on two Indian ships passing through the strategic waterway, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Sergey Lavrov. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi held calls with Gulf leaders to discuss regional stability and maritime security.