'Global Oil Crisis May Push India Closer To Iran': US Expert Robert Pape Hints Big Diplomatic Shift

Is India quietly shifting towards Iran? That is the big question raised by US expert Robert Pape amid escalating tensions in West Asia. With oil supply disruptions looming, Pape warns that India could face severe shortages, not just price hikes. Iran’s growing control over critical oil routes is changing the global equation. As supply tightens, countries will compete for access, and the poorest may lose out. India, with its massive energy needs, is under pressure to secure supply lines. This has led to what Pape describes as a gradual warming of ties with Iran. But this move comes with risks. It could complicate relations with the United States and reshape India’s global positioning. The coming months may test India’s ability to balance strategy, survival and diplomacy in a rapidly shifting world order.