US President Donald Trump has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'friend' and praised their conversation on reviewing bilateral ties and the situation in West Asia.
Trump spoke with PM Modi on Tuesday to discuss maritime security, regional stability, and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.
The leaders also discussed a potential ceasefire between Iran, the US, and Israel, with Trump announcing a 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief met with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the US and Iran.
