India Outlines Principles on Middle East Conflict, Seeks Alternative Oil Supplies

Addressing the upper house, Jaishankar reiterated India’s initial statement issued when the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran broke out, emphasizing calls for restraint, avoidance of escalation, and prioritizing the protection of civilians. During a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) earlier this month, special attention was given to the safety of nearly 10 million Indian nationals living in the Middle East, along with concerns over economic impacts and energy security.