Iran's remarks came after Donald Trump called for other nations to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz as the war entered its third week.
Diplomatic sources indicated that India’s energy security featured prominently in both conversations as global oil and gas markets react sharply to the crisis.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that Tehran has been "approached by a number of countries" seeking safe passage for their vessels, "and this is up to our military to decide."
Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will vote on April 23. In Bengal, the election will be conducted in two phases- on April 23 and 29.
