New Delhi, India: India has distanced itself from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) condemnation of Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran, signaling a potential rift within the influential Eurasian political bloc over the conflict. Global leaders continue to call for de-escalation as Israel’s attacks on its regional rival, Iran, threaten to further destabilize the region. Indian Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar conveyed concern and urged de-escalation without taking a definitive stand. India’s delicate balance between defense ties with Israel and economic ties with Iran underlines its complex diplomatic situation. India also abstained from voting on a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, reflecting its strategic priorities and potentially influenced by its close relationship with the US. The nation’s investments and regional ambitions in Chabahar Port could be jeopardized by ongoing US sanctions against Iran. India’s position highlights a complex interplay of national interest, international alliances, and regional geography.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/16/why-india-refused-to-join-sco-condemnation-of-israels-attacks-on-iran?traffic_source=rss
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