As tensions rise in West Asia and war clouds loom over Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent outreach underscores India’s unique diplomatic positioning in a deeply divided region.
Even as Israel views Iran as its principal adversary, India has strengthened ties with Israel while simultaneously maintaining open diplomatic channels across the Arab world, projecting itself as a trusted and stabilising force. From visits to Jordan and Oman, to high-level engagements with Arab foreign ministers in New Delhi, India is signalling that it is no longer just an energy buyer but a key security and strategic stakeholder in the Gulf.
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