Asia Geopolitics

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

April 27, 2026·18 min
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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.You can subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; and watch the episode on YouTube.

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