Iran Crisis: Pakistan’s Prominence and India’s Strategic Silence

Iran Crisis: Pakistan’s Prominence and India’s Strategic Silence

Author: The Diplomat April 27, 2026 Duration: 18:08

While Pakistan has stepped up to try and mediate between the U.S. and Iran, India has taken a much quieter approach. 

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has been extended indefinitely, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Today on The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) dive into Pakistan's prominent mediation role in the conflict, and India's strategic (or astrategic) silence amid wider regional tensions.

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