India puts brakes on Israel: "We are friends, but you can't whistle to us"

A senior Indian official, Bakshi, sharply criticizes Israel and makes it clear that India will not be its "protectorate." He explains that India needs Iran as a counterweight to nuclear Pakistan (180 warheads) and as a land route to Central Asia, and that it will not prioritize Israeli interests over its own security and economy.

A senior Indian official, Bakshi, launches an unusual attack against Israel and clarifies that India will not be its "protectorate." He explains that India sees Israel as a friend, but will not agree to subordinate its interests to Israeli needs, especially regarding Iran. Bakshi emphasizes that India needs Iran as a counterweight to Pakistan, which holds 180 nuclear warheads and poses a major security threat. Additionally, Iran provides India with a vital land route to Central Asia and Afghanistan. He notes that the agreement forged in Mecca between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan creates a "Sunni NATO" that is a serious concern for India. According to him, Turkey has already supplied Pakistan with nearly a thousand drones and assisted in their operation. Bakshi makes clear that India will not abandon its security and economic interests due to the war between Israel and Iran.

India puts brakes on Israel: "We are friends, but you can't whistle to us"