Trump and Modi discuss the Middle East situation in a phone call, Musk participates

Allowing a private entrepreneur with no government position to participate in a conversation between national leaders is unusual, especially when the conversation involves national security issues. Reportedly, this conversation focused mainly on the escalating situation in the Middle East, with particular emphasis on Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. This strait is a key passageway for global oil and natural gas transportation. Current shipping disruptions have led to rising energy prices and impacted global markets. Expand