While criticising Iran at the UNSC in New York, New Delhi is simultaneously keeping its diplomatic channels open to Tehran.
Much will depend on how Mojtaba manages Iran’s competing factions, the clerical elite, the security apparatus, political conservatives, and the economic networks linked to religious foundations
BY Seema Guha 10 March 2026
While it continues to maintain a neutral stand, calling for de-escalation, its heart and its interests appear to be with the US-Israel combination
BY Seema Guha 9 March 2026
If toppling Tehran outright appears elusive, even with the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and most of the top generals, Washington may now be hoping to weaken Iran from within.
BY Seema Guha 6 March 2026
Can anyone meaningfully influence Netanyahu, Donald Trump, or the Iranian leadership?
BY Seema Guha 3 March 2026
In a world rocked by economic uncertainty and sharpening geopolitical fault lines, Carney and PM Modi appear ready to turn the page
BY Seema Guha 2 March 2026
From the drawing rooms and diplomatic parties of the elite to addas at chai shops, Indians are intrigued by the timing of PM Modi’s visit to Israel days ahead of the Iran strikes.
BY Seema Guha 1 March 2026
With nearly nine million Indians living and working across the region, the stakes are especially high
BY Seema Guha 1 March 2026
The Israeli-American attacks came despite signals that another round of indirect diplomacy might still be possible
BY Seema Guha 28 February 2026
India already buys military equipment from Israel. Chances of expanding the list of sophisticated air defence items are high.
BY Seema Guha 25 February 2026
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