The military confrontation in the Middle East, which began on February 28 when Israel and the United States jointly conducted air strikes against Iran, has engulfed the entire region in its repercussions. While this flare-up has shaken up most of the region, it has been the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states that have come under direct missile and drone attacks from Iran. Countries in other parts of the world, including India, have major cause for concern primarily because of the region’s significance for India’s energy and economic security. Additionally, the presence of nearly 10 million Indians in the Middle East, whose safety is of paramount importance to the country is not a factor to be forgotten.  Transactional ties to crisis diplomacy The current conflict has erupted at a crucial juncture when there has been a significant enhancement of partnerships in various fields between New Delhi and capitals across the region.…