India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is leading diplomatic efforts to establish a cohesive crisis-management network with the UAE, Iran, and Qatar, significantly reducing the likelihood of sudden escalations in the Strait of Hormuz. These high-level consultations and the upcoming visit to the UAE underscore India's role as an intermediary, actively working to prevent miscalculations and ensure the continuity of energy flows in a region marked by rising tensions.