India Maintains Strategic Silence Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict and Regional Tensions

India has maintained a strategic silence amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, balancing its historical ties with Iran against regional security and diaspora safety concerns. The Indian government emphasizes diplomacy and sovereignty while facing criticism from opposition parties urging a clearer stance. The sinking of an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka by a US submarine and regional tensions have heightened geopolitical risks, with India prioritizing national interests and cautious diplomacy amid complex Middle East dynamics.