Elon Musk joined private call between Trump and Modi on Iran war — NYT

Elon Musk joined a private phone call between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Iran war on Tuesday, The New York Times reports.

Why the world’s richest man joined the call between the two major heads of state is unclear, says the report, which cited two US officials. But Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are invested in Musk’s companies, and he has sought to grow his business in India, the Times says.

The leaders reportedly discussed Iran’s blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key pathway for the global oil supply.

The White House and Musk did not comment on his presence on the call. Musk had a senior role in the Trump administration last year before a falling-out between the men that appears to have been somewhat patched up.