West Asia Crisis: India's Foreign Policy Caught Between US-Iran Tensions

• Former R&AW chief Amarjeet Singh Dulat highlights India's long-standing ties with Iran amidst West Asia crisis.
• India aims to balance relations with both the US and Iran, avoiding displeasure from either side.
• The ongoing conflict has led to a global oil and gas crisis, impacting India as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz.
• Dulat emphasizes the historical trust between India and Iran, urging New Delhi to consider this legacy.
• He expresses confidence in Iran's strategic capacity to withstand pressure, suggesting India's approach will remain restrained.