In the third part of the famous The Godfather film series, there is a well-known dialogue delivered by Al Pacino, who plays the central character Michael Corleone: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” These words are often echoed by people who wish to stay neutral and hope for peace during war-like situations and tense conflicts, but find themselves drawn back into the turmoil despite their intentions. Today, as the US-Iran conflict continues without resolution, the situation faced by countries like India—trying to remain neutral without taking sides—reminds us of that famous cinematic dialogue.