NEW DELHI: India remains one of the few countries that is able to engage with all sides in West Asia conflict, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, defending govt’s diplomatic approach and rejecting opposition claims that India has become a bystander in the crisis.”If our ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz and continue to move safely, that itself shows India’s position. Our PM has spoken to the US President, Israeli PM, Iranian President and leaders of Gulf countries. Very few leaders in the world can speak to all sides,” Rijiju said.He added that India has maintained stability despite multiple global crises over the past decade, including Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza war and ongoing tensions in West Asia.Israel Iran WarMiddle East conflict: One Indian dead, another injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi‘Man who ran Strait of Hormuz’: Iran navy commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in Israeli strikeBab al-Mandeb: How the ‘Gate of Tears’ may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after HormuzRijiju described the all-party meeting convened on West Asia situation as “productive”, saying opposition leaders had raised concerns which were addressed by the govt. “At the end of the meeting, opposition parties said they would stand with govt during this critical time.”Responding to opposition criticism over India’s slow response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Rijiju said, “It was not delayed. The foreign secretary went on the first day when the condolence book was opened.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLPG Vessel ‘Apollo Ocean’ Carrying 16,000 Tonnes Of Cargo Docks In KarnatakaUS Lawmaker Brandon Gill’s Chhat Puja Remark Sparks Outrage, Indian Diaspora Hits Back Strongly’Only PM Modi Can…’: Ex-US Army Col Ridicules Pak’s Mediation Push In Iran War, Pitches India‘Get Serious Before It’s Too Late’, Trump To Iran; Indian Govt Says ‘Have Enough Fuel For 2 Months’West Asia Conflict: PM Modi To Chair Key Meet With CMs To Review Preparedness, PlansIAF Seeks Ultra-Light High-Altitude Drones To Enhance Garud Commandos Capabilities | WatchHow Precision Rockets Are Changing Modern Warfare | Pinaka System Explained’India Is An Oasis Of Energy Security’: Govt Says No Fuel Shortage, Warns Against Misinformation’China And India Cannot Be Moved Apart’: Chinese Envoy’s BIG Message To Delhi, Urges Good TiesIndia-US Defence Partnership Enters New Phase With Focus On Co-Development And Technology Sharing123Photostories10 abandoned islands in the world no one dares to live on and the chilling reasons whyPM Narendra Modi loves Khichdi for regular meals: 5 traditional ways to add 20 gms more protein to the comfort mealFrom Instagram talaq to ‘Divorce’ perfume and rapper romance: Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra’s fearless reinvention as a single momAre situationships hurting your mental health?From Jameel Jamali to Ram Prasad and Ravi Choudhary; Rakesh Bedi’s memorable roles in BollywoodObjectum sexuality: 10 bizarre incidents where people “Married” objectsWhat men really want! 5 things husbands secretly wish from their wivesDurandhar 2’s Rakesh Bedi aka Jameel Jamali’s 5 memorable shows: From Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to Shrimaan ShrimatiWant puffed-up pooris every time? Chef Ranveer Brar reveals 2 simple tricks to follow5 versatile bikes that adapt to every terrain with precision123Hot PicksKaroline LeavitTristan da Cunha8th Pay CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingICE immigration courtsFIFA World Cup TrophyIndia-Bangladesh NewsIran war newsMLB Opening Day 2026US-Iran-War impactUS mortgage ratesNirav ModiUS citizenshipCOVID-19 fraud case
NEW DELHI: India remains one of the few countries that is able to engage with all sides in West Asia conflict, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, defending govt’s diplomatic approach and rejecting opposition claims that India has become a bystander in the crisis.“If our ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz and continue to move safely, that itself shows India’s position. Our PM has spoken to the US President, Israeli PM, Iranian President and leaders of Gulf countries. Very few leaders in the world can speak to all sides,” Rijiju said.He added that India has maintained stability despite multiple global crises over the past decade, including Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza war and ongoing tensions in West Asia.Rijiju described the all-party meeting convened on West Asia situation as “productive”, saying opposition leaders had raised concerns which were addressed by the govt. “At the end of the meeting, opposition parties said they would stand with govt during this critical time.”Responding to opposition criticism over India’s slow response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Rijiju said, “It was not delayed. The foreign secretary went on the first day when the condolence book was opened.”
