Musk not on Modi-Trump West Asia call, govt clarifies

A media report sparked speculation that billionaire Elon Musk joined a high‑level phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump this week. The government has since clarified that the March 24 conversation included only Modi and Trump, with no participation from Musk. The clarification came amid questions about what exactly was discussed during the call, which was framed around the evolving West Asia situation and regional security.

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated clearly that the telephone conversation on March 24 was between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump only. He added that there was no one else who spoke to the prime minister, and noted that the US side would have to confirm anything beyond the participants named by the Indian side. The report alleging Musk’s presence described it as an unusual appearance by a private citizen on a call between two heads of state during a wartime crisis, but authorities have dismissed those claims.

The call itself was initiated by Trump and centered on messages of backing for peace in West Asia and ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open and secure for global energy markets. Modi reportedly stressed India’s support for restoring peace in the region and maintaining freedom of navigation through Hormuz, underscoring the broader goal of stability amid regional tensions. In shaping the narrative around the call, officials emphasise that the core discussion remained between the two leaders, with no verifiable involvement from third parties according to the government’s account.

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