India's G7 Diplomacy Weakened by Iran War Fallout

At the June 2026 G7 summit, Modi tried to steady India-US ties but raised grievances from a weakened position. The Iran war's energy disruptions and regional instability had undercut New Delhi's leverage. Trump later claimed no Iran talks were planned while insisting the Strait of Hormuz stays open — conditions that still limit India's ability to push back against Washington.