New Delhi, March 25 (H.S.): The Union government has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over its impact on India.

The meeting will be held at the Parliament complex at 5 pm. It comes amid demands from opposition parties seeking clarity on India’s position regarding the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with US President Donald Trump on the evolving situation in the region. During the interaction, both leaders discussed the importance of ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for global trade and energy supplies.

In a statement, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s position supporting de-escalation and early restoration of peace, stressing that uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for global stability.

Addressing the Rajya Sabha earlier, Modi said India has adequate crude oil reserves and arrangements in place to ensure uninterrupted supply despite disruptions in the region. He said the government has also strengthened strategic petroleum reserves and refining capacity.

The Prime Minister also informed Parliament that seven empowered groups have been constituted to formulate strategies related to fuel availability, supply chains and fertiliser supplies to minimise the impact of the conflict.

Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had chaired a high-level meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the service chiefs and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat to review India’s preparedness in view of the evolving global security situation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar