India denies Elon Musk joined Modi-Trump call, says it was strictly bilateral

India on Saturday firmly dismissed reports that Elon Musk was part of a recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, clarifying that the discussion was strictly bilateral.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the March 24 call, held amid escalating tensions over the Iran conflict, involved only the two leaders and focused on exchanging views on the evolving situation in West Asia. The clarification comes after speculation surfaced suggesting Musk had joined the high-level conversation.“We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on March 24 was between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump only,” an MEA spokesperson said, reiterating that no third party was involved. The spokesperson added that the call provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss regional developments and shared concerns.