New Delhi, March 31 -- Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran on Tuesday noted how India's "silence" has worked in favour of the United States, Israel and Gulf countries, highlighting how such strategic posturing works to ensure India's interests and values are protected.

He made the remarks in a conversation with ANI while responding to a query on whether India's strategic silence is being interpreted as tacit support for the US and Israel.

Noting that he would concur with the view to a certain extent, Saran said, "To some extent. This is an issue where you have interests, and you have values."

He spoke about the growing backlash in global public op...