There are many reasons for India’s concern.
New Delhi: Israel has deepened the tension in the Gulf region by attacking Iran late on Thursday night, June 12, and this has also raised concerns for India’s diplomacy at many levels. The Indian Foreign Ministry has not only expressed serious concern over the situation in Israel and Iran, but has also appealed to emphasize diplomacy and dialogue between the two sides. There are many reasons for India’s concern.
Biggest reason for India’s concern
The biggest reason is that India has good relations with both these countries, due to which India is not in a position to stand with any one country. While Israel is one of India’s most important defense partner countries, India has historical relations with Iran. Iran has helped India on many occasions on the platform of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC). Despite the constant pressure from America, India has maintained its relations with Iran.
Indians in Gulf region
If a war between Iran and Israel becomes serious, then there can be concerns about the security of 90 lakh to 1 crore Indian citizens working in the Gulf region. These Indians have sent an amount of about 45 billion dollars last year itself which plays an important role in the country’s economy.
In Israel, 12 thousand Indians have been sent to work in the last few months. 18-20 thousand Indians live in Israel. Many of them are students. Similarly, more than 10 thousand Indians live in Iran too. India is concerned about providing security to all of them.
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, “We are very concerned about the situation in Iran and Israel. We are keeping a very careful eye on the news of attack on nuclear bases and the changing situation there. India appeals to both the sides not to take any step to make the situation more serious. India has friendly relations with both the countries and we are ready to provide any kind of help regarding the current situation. Our missions in both the countries are in touch with the citizens. We advise all Indian citizens to stay safe and follow local security advice.”
Rise in cost of crude oil
When the situation in the Gulf worsens, it always increases the prices of crude oil. The price of crude oil, which was in a very soft environment for a long time, has become 9 percent expensive on Friday, 13 June 2025 after the Israel-Iran dispute and has crossed $ 75 per barrel. This is the biggest increase in the prices of crude in a single day in recent months. India imports 86 percent of its crude oil requirement from abroad.
