During crucial bilateral talks at the G7 Summit in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised a vital national interest with US President Donald Trump regarding the imminent US-Iran peace accord. PM Modi firmly advocated for the absolute freedom of navigation and emphasised the safety of lakhs of Indian seafarers currently deployed on maritime trade routes globally. Following recent high-tension incidents in the Gulf of Oman, Modi expressed strong confidence that the proposed memorandum of understanding with Tehran will actively ensure and prioritize the security of civilian mariners, safeguarding vital energy and shipping corridors like the Strait of Hormuz.