Military escalation with Iran risks unpredictable consequences, strengthening hardliners and deepening the suffering of protesters—diplomacy is the only responsible path.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Military escalation with Iran risks unpredictable consequences, strengthening hardliners and deepening the suffering of protesters—diplomacy is the only responsible path.
India is uniquely vulnerable to Gulf instability, where even limited escalation triggers inflation, shipping shocks, and diaspora anxiety. This structural exposure forces New Delhi into caution and de‑escalation, narrowing its strategic options and making it the first to pay for regional crises.