India’s Double Game Exposed: Seeking Favors from Both Iran and US Over Strait of Hormuz

India’s contradictory policy regarding the Strait of Hormuz has come under discussion during rising tensions in the Middle East. Reports suggest that India is trying to maintain relations with both Iran and the United States at the same time to protect its interests.

According to the news agency Reuters, the issue of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz was discussed during talks between the foreign ministers of India and Iran.

During the conversation, the US aggression against Iran was criticized. The Iranian side said that American policies have played a major role in creating tensions and security risks in the region.

At the same time, Indian sources claimed that Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, an external Iranian source has not confirmed any formal agreement on this matter, leaving the situation unclear.

Experts say this situation highlights a contradiction in India’s foreign policy.

According to analysts, India appears to support the United States and Israel on one side, but on the other hand it seems to support Iran’s anti-US narrative when it serves its own interests.

Experts also point out that in the past, India withdrew its company from the Chabahar project due to pressure from the United States.

They say that India seeking permission from Iran to pass through an international waterway raises questions about its claims of strategic independence.

Because of these developments, experts say that questions are now being raised about India’s changing foreign policy positions in the region.