Gulf War: India Is in a Catch-22 Situation

The bilateral relationship between India and Iran has reached a critical juncture following a phone call between PM Modi and President Pezeshkian. The dialogue revealed deep divergences, with Iran asserting its right to self-defense against US-Israeli aggression. Recent military actions include an Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel's Dimona nuclear facility and a second Israeli attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear site. India's leadership is under pressure to protect 10 million citizens in the Gulf while managing its role in BRICS and its alignment with the Trump administration. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has flagged the urgency of the situation, though no formal contingency plan has been released.