Arnab Goswami: Why The Government's Strategy On Iran Is Nation First And To The Point

As tensions between Washington and Tehran rise, Arnab Goswami (Editor-in-Chief, Republic Media Network) emphasizes that India's diplomatic apparatus operates at full capacity. In just two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made contact with eight important West Asian countries. The leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bahrain were contacted, as were Haitham bin Tariq, Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The outreach coincides with the Ministry of External Affairs, pointing out that disruptions to Gulf commerce and energy routes could pose major economic concerns. Stressing the security of its diaspora and the stability of the world's oil markets, India has pressed for moderation and an early end to hostilities.