Did Elon Musk Join Trump-PM Modi Call on Iran War? What MEA And White House Said

United States President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the war with Iran on Tuesday, the first interaction between the two leaders since Israel and the US' military strikes on Iran began on February 28. What has drawn particular attention, however, is a report that Elon Musk also joined the high-level call — an unusual development that adds a new dimension to an already sensitive diplomatic exchange. According to a report by the New York Times, that cited US officials, Elon Musk participated in a phone call on Tuesday with President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. The New York Times report said the inclusion of Musk, confirmed by two US officials, suggests that the world's richest man is back on better

terms with the president.On the circulating reports, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson said, "We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on 24 March was between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump only. As has been stated earlier, it provided the opportunity for exchange of views on the situation in West Asia." Check Iran War Live Updates Here Responding to ANI's query regarding a report, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, earlier today said, "President Trump has a great relationship with Prime Minister Modi, and this was a productive conversation."

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It is unusual for a private citizen to join a call between two heads of state during a wartime crisis. The report said it is unclear why Musk was on the call or whether he spoke.Trump and Musk had a falling out last year following the billionaire's departure from the government, where he had been tasked with slashing the workforce. He was serving as the "special government employee" while heading up DOGE. However, the recent signals suggest that the ties have been improving. Read More -Diplomatic Signal? US Embassy in India Shares Trump's 'Get Things Done' Praise for PM ModiTrump dialled PM Modi to discuss the ongoing Iran war on Tuesday. India backs the swift restoration of peace in West Asia and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after his first conversation with Trump after the Iran war began on February 28.In the conversation, PM Modi underlined the importance of ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible, noting that it is vital for global peace, stability and economic well-being."Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability," PM Modi said in a post on X.US envoy to India Sergio Gor also said that PM Modi and President Trump deliberated on the importance of keeping the key shipping lane open. "They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open," Gor said on social media.