India has remained silent on the growing conflict in the Middle East, choosing not to comment on the recent killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and a top Iranian military commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). However, experts warn that if the violence continues to escalate, India and the rest of the world could face serious consequences.
Last Friday, Israel assassinated Nasrallah, sparking a new wave of conflict. Tel Aviv responded by bombing areas in Yemen and Lebanon, including central Beirut. Lebanon’s health ministry reported over 100 people killed in these Israeli airstrikes, and in the past two weeks, the death toll has crossed 1,000, with over 6,000 injured.
India’s Delicate Position
Retired Major General Jagatbir Singh, a respected military expert, explained that the Middle East conflict directly affects India, especially when it comes to oil and trade. Yemen has blocked the Red Sea trade route since 2023, hoping to pressure Israel...