India's silence on West Asia crisis indirectly aids US, Israel, and Gulf states by maintaining diplomatic flexibility.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran says India's silence in the West Asia crisis has indirectly helped the U.S., Israel, and Gulf states by maintaining diplomatic flexibility. He notes India's policy prioritizes balancing ties with Iran and Gulf nations while avoiding public condemnation, with Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Israel signaling alignment without explicit support.