Following Iran's missile strike, India had categorically stated that the attack was a bilateral matter between Tehran and Islamabad, while reiterating its zero-tolerance of terrorism and the right of countries to take action in self-defence. What has become clear is the complexity of the conflicts in West Asia and its potential to become a wildfire. This is also Iran-Pakistan/Shia-Sunni 'differences' coming out in the open. Iran may be propelled by anti-Western sentiments.