War Tides: India's Role in the Strait of Hormuz Crisis The recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek shed light on the complex web of interests at play in West Asia.
As tensions simmer over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, it's clear that India is being drawn into a delicate diplomatic dance.
India has long advocated for freedom of navigation and commerce in the region, but its emphasis on civilian immunity during conflict is significant.