Exterior Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press convention on Inter- Ministerial Briefing on Latest Developments in West Asia in New Delhi on March 23, 2026.
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India is intently monitoring developments, Exterior Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on Monday (March 23, 2026) shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump introduced that he would postpone assaults on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 5 days.
One other senior official termed the transfer “optimistic”, whereas emphasising that the federal government was keeping track of the developments.
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Earlier, Mr. Trump stated he would maintain off all army assaults on Iranian energy crops and power infrastructure for the following 5 days following “superb and productive conversations relating to a whole and whole decision of [our] hostilities within the West Asia”.
The announcement led to grease costs falling under the $100 per barrel mark. On the time of writing, benchmark brent crude futures (Could) have been buying and selling about 12.5% decrease than their earlier shut at $98.18 per barrel. This was after it recovered from dipping to an intra-day low of $97.11 per barrel.
India continues outreach to GCC nations
On Monday (March 23) night, Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the Ambassadors of the GCC nations, specifically Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He stated they exchanged views on the battle in West Asia and he “thanked them for his or her continued help to the Indian neighborhood within the area”. He additionally spoke over the phone to Sri Lankan Overseas Minister Vijitha Herath about developments within the warfare.
Printed – March 23, 2026 10:34 pm IST