Washington, March 24 -- Following a high-level telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has offered a sharp assessment of the diplomatic exchange, particularly regarding India's energy interests and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

In an interview with ANI, Bolton suggested that the dialogue likely centred on India's continued reliance on Iranian energy supplies amidst the ongoing regional conflict.

Highlighting the strategic motivations behind New Delhi's outreach, Bolton noted, "It's pretty clear. I think that from PM Modi's point of view, continuing to get oil from Iran is something he's interested in, and two Indian ships made it ...