India's Iran Dilemma: Why Censuring Khamenei Regime Isn't Easy
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News18•30-01-2026, 08:22
India's Iran Dilemma: Why Censuring Khamenei Regime Isn't Easy
- •India voted against a UNHRC resolution to censure Iran's Ali Khamenei regime for human rights abuses, aligning with China and Pakistan.
- •The decision, despite reported massacres of protesters in Iran, highlights India's complex foreign policy considerations.
- •Reasons for supporting censure include upholding human rights, strengthening ties with Western allies and Israel, and undermining anti-India elements.
- •Complications against censure involve strategic ties with Iran (Chabahar port, INSTC), non-interference principles, balancing Shia-Sunni dynamics, and protecting Indian expatriates.
- •India's energy needs from Iran and domestic political considerations also influence its stance, reflecting a focus on national interest over perceived morality.
Why It Matters: India's vote against censuring Iran reflects a complex balancing act of strategic interests and foreign policy principles.
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