What Does Iran-Israel Conflict Mean for India? Vantage with Palki Sharma
What Does Iran-Israel Conflict Mean for India? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
What Does Iran-Israel Conflict Mean for India? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Israel's strike on Iran has set off alarms across the globe. Major powers like China, Russia, and NATO are calling for calm, while regional players like Saudi Arabia and Oman condemn the attack. The nuclear risk is real, oil prices are rising, and diplomatic ties are fraying. For India, the stakes are especially high — from energy security and trade routes to the safety of millions of Indians in the region. As the Middle East inches closer to war, India's careful balancing act between Iran and Israel is under threat. Palki Sharma tells you more.
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