Jaishankar defends India’s stand as Opposition targets govt. on ‘Pak. mediation’ in West Asia

S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, stated that Pakistan has been acting as a mediator in U.S.-Iran relations since 1981, calling it a "dalal" and asserting India's strategic interests require maintaining a balanced position despite criticism from the Opposition. The meeting addressed concerns about India's silence on Iran's attack on West Asian countries, the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tel Aviv, and Pakistan's role in mediating between the U.S. and Iran. The meeting also saw questions regarding India's commitment to the Non-Aligned Movement and its economic implications from the ongoing crisis.