Criticism mounts on Modi government in India after attack on Iranian naval ship.

Delhi (Web Desk): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing growing criticism following a US attack on an Iranian naval vessel that was returning from India. The incident has sparked a debate over India’s influence and strategic position in the region, with opposition leaders and analysts questioning the government’s role and response.

Congress leader Poonam Khera sharply criticized the Modi government, noting that the Iranian ship had been invited to India and asking whether the country has lost its sway in regional affairs.

She raised concerns that decisions affecting India’s neighborhood are increasingly being driven by Washington and Tel Aviv, rather than New Delhi’s own diplomatic strategy.

Indian analysts have highlighted that the event places New Delhi’s foreign policy and regional role under scrutiny.

They argue that the government needs to clarify India’s position in the conflict, including whether any Indian territory, ports, or resources were used in a way that could implicate the country in US-led operations against Iran.

Experts have warned that involvement—direct or indirect—in the military actions could make India appear as a participant in the conflict, significantly raising strategic and security risks.

They stressed that missteps in handling such delicate situations could affect India’s credibility in the region and complicate relations with neighboring countries, including Iran and Gulf states.

The incident has reignited debates on India’s regional diplomacy, balancing relations between the US, Israel, and Iran, and maintaining strategic autonomy while safeguarding national interests in a volatile geopolitical environment.