NEW DELHI -India on March 28 clarified that the recent telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday clarified its position after the New York Times reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk present in the telephonic conversation between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump and Narendra Modi held a “productive” call discussing the West Asia conflict, the White House said. The talks marked their first conversation since the crisis began. According to a The New York Times report,

Trump claims he helped stop the India‑Pakistan conflict, asserts US destroyed “97% of Iran’s rocket launchers,” and says “the Middle East will be proud” amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

In a strong show of diplomatic alignment, US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying both leaders are focused on delivering results. The statement follows a crucial conversation between the two on the ongoing West Asia crisis and the risks to global energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

March 24 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open,

EADaily, March 24th, 2026. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, discussing the situation in the Middle East, agreed to keep in touch on issues of ensuring peace and stability.

The United States is engaging Iran while simultaneously keeping Prime Minister Narendra Modi closely informed, with a clear focus on securing the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia,