MEA debunks fake claim on Iran rejecting PM Modi’s request on Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of External Affairsrsquo MEA Fact Check Unit has dismissed as false a claim circulating on social media alleging that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modirsquos request to allow Indian ships to pass through the Strait of HormuzIn a clarification the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared onlineFake News AlertThis is Fake NewsPlease stay alert against such false and baseless claims on social media pictwittercomGFTs75JYh0mdash MEA FactCheck MEAFactCheck March 13 2026Viral claim declared fakeAccording to the MEAs Fact Check Unit social media posts had claimed that Iran refused Indiarsquos request regarding the passage of Indian vessels through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz The posts also alleged that Iran had adopted a policy barring entry to countries allied with the United States and Israel specifically mentioning IndiaHowever the MEA has categorically denied these claims stating that no such decision or communication has been made by IranCitizens urged to verify informationThe ministry has advised the public to verify information from official sources before sharing it furtherPM Modi speaks to Iranian President discusses serious situation in West AsiaMeanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the serious situation in West AsiaPM Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructureThe prime minister told the Iranian President that the safety and security of Indian nationals along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy remain Indias top prioritiesHad a conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the serious situation in the region Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure PM Modi said in a post on XThe prime minister also reiterated Indias commitment to peace and stability and urged dialogue and diplomacy to end the crisisNotably Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz a key shipping passage through which Indias substantial energy imports comeTwo days back a bulk oil carrier sailing to India was fired upon by Iranian forces as it was trying to cross through the Strait of HormuzThe prime minister had spoken to leaders of several West Asian countries in the last 10 days in the wake of the coordinated offensive launched against Iran by the United States and Israel in which the Islamic countrys Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed last monthIn retaliation Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israel and US military installations around the Gulf region including the global business and aviation hubs of Dubai and Doha