Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East.

Axar.az reports that Modi announced the call in a post on X.

"Spoke with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the recent developments in West Asia," he wrote.

During the conversation, Modi welcomed the progress made in the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

"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 the Hormuz Strait for India and the World," he wrote.

Iran has previously proposed imposing additional transit fees to guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman expressing support for Tehran's position. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has also said that establishing a voluntary payment fund for transit through the strait could be considered.