We had no love for Iran in January when it was dropping missiles on Pakistan. Then I told you that Iran was just as bad for us as India, now I am telling you east or west, Iran is the best.
At a reception for the Army Day of Iran in New Delhi Monday, Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi also emphasised Tehran’s role as the guardian of the world’s energy security in the Persian Gulf.
The reasons for both sides preventing any escalation lie in the political and military context of the strategic situation in West Asia within the larger global geopolitical framework.
Israel’s response was reportedly to avenge Iranian regime’s attack days prior, though the majority of the incoming 300 drones and missiles were intercepted by its air defence systems.
Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
Nice points. Doubts exist if it is really to counter Gwadar, when it may find a challenge from Bandar Abbas itself. Indian companies engaging with Chhabahar haven’t faced sanctions but those dealing with Iranian energy sector have. China meanwhile routing Iranian crude allegedly through Malaysia & an USD 400 billion infra deal has gained considerable leverage.
Nice points. Doubts exist if it is really to counter Gwadar, when it may find a challenge from Bandar Abbas itself. Indian companies engaging with Chhabahar haven’t faced sanctions but those dealing with Iranian energy sector have. China meanwhile routing Iranian crude allegedly through Malaysia & an USD 400 billion infra deal has gained considerable leverage.