India Watches West Asia Crisis Closely as Crude Oil Prices and Regional Security Remain Under Threat

India is keeping a watchful eye on the unfolding crude oil crisis and worsening security landscape in West Asia as regional conflict continues to escalate, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. He emphasized that resolving disputes in the region requires dialogue and diplomatic engagement. On the opening day of Parliament's Budget Session second phase, Jaishankar outlined how the government is carefully tracking developments as Middle East tensions show no signs of easing. "We are monitoring developments very closely," the minister stated, noting that the "security situation in the region has deteriorated significantly." India's stance on the West Asia conflict Jaishankar pointed out that the ongoing hostilities have started disrupting normal life and economic operations across the region. "Normal life and economic activities in the region have also been affected," he informed members of the Upper House. His comments came as the government recognized growing concerns about how the conflict might impact global energy supplies. Jaishankar said authorities remain vigilant about the changing crude oil landscape as fighting in the region grows more intense. India maintains substantial economic interests and a large population in West Asia, the minister observed. "We want