Following Mr Trump’s threat, Iran had warned that it would hit energy and water infrastructure across the Gulf region and Israel — spooking a region and world that have learnt to take Tehran’s threats seriously. The Indian government must continue to engage with Iran on ensuring transit access for the country’s oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. And it must lobby Mr Trump’s administration to lift broader US sanctions on Russian oil so that India can purchase that crude to keep global energy prices in check. As Mr Trump’s flip-flops on the war have shown, the US is no longer a reliable partner. India and other nations need to be prepared for both situations.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 01:57 UTC