The ongoing war between Israel and Iran has entered a dangerous phase, with both nations launching airstrikes and missile attacks over the past several days. Israel has bombed key Iranian military and nuclear facilities, while Iran has retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli cities, injuring hundreds. As global powers call for calm, the situation shows no sign of slowing down
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For India, this conflict poses a serious threat to its strategic and economic interests—especially the Chabahar Port project in southeastern Iran. India has invested nearly $550 million in developing the port, aiming to create a vital trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia. However, with U.S. sanctions on Iran already complicating the project, the risk has now multiplied.
If the conflict spreads toward Iran’s coastline or naval infrastructure, Chabahar could fall within Israel’s military radar. Though India maintains strong relations with both Iran and Israel, a direct attack on the port—even by accident—would be a major blow to New Delhi’s regional ambitions.
Israel is unlikely to target Indian interests deliberately, but in wartime, nothing is certain. As the world watches this growing crisis, India walks a diplomatic tightrope—urging peace while safeguarding its critical investments.