India cannot afford to take sides in US-Iran tensions. But New Delhi must activate its regional diplomacy | The Indian Express

India cannot afford to take sides in US-Iran tensions. But New Delhi must activate its regional diplomacy | The Indian Express

India cannot afford to take sides in US-Iran tensions. But New Delhi must activate its regional diplomacy

JANUARY 14, 2020 10:34:35 AM

India cannot afford to take sides. Energy supplies and the safety and security of its vast diaspora in the Gulf are of utmost importance. India has a substantial Shia population too, with sympathy for Iran.