Overview

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, and expressed solidarity with India during a call with PM Narendra Modi.
• Both leaders reaffirmed that terrorism has no justification and emphasized the need for regional cooperation to combat it effectively.
• PM Modi extended condolences over the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Iran and offered India’s assistance in relief efforts.
• Discussions included strengthening economic ties, with a focus on Iran’s Chabahar Port as a key hub for boosting regional trade between India, Iran, and Russia.
• Pezeshkian invoked the legacy of Gandhi and Nehru, highlighting shared ideals of peace and coexistence as a foundation for bilateral and regional collaboration.