Middle East Crisis Leaves India on the Sidelines, Says Former Diplomat
Middle East crisis puts India in a tough position – former envoy
Summary
The escalating conflict between the US-Israel coalition and Iran has placed India in a difficult diplomatic position, according to former Indian envoy Deepak Bhojwani. Speaking to RT India, he noted that neither side in the conflict is heeding New Delhi's calls, leaving India largely sidelined despite its significant interests in the region. India now faces mounting pressure to navigate its ties with both Iran and the Western-aligned bloc without alienating either.
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