New Delhi: US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Iran's restrictions on the movement of oil and energy vessels through the vital route. This announcement was made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore in a post on Twitter. Gore wrote in his post that President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the current situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Modi also wrote on Twitter that he received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation of tensions and the restoration of peace as soon as possible. Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure, and accessible is essential for the entire world. We agreed to remain in touch regarding efforts for peace and stability. The narrow Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, handles a large portion of global oil transportation, making it vital to global energy stability. The call comes a day after Donald Trump announced a halt to planned attacks on Iran. Trump had postponed attacks on Iranian power plants for five days, citing positive talks with Tehran, provided the Strait of Hormuz was reopened.