When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.
From J-K protests to Delhi riots, Iran’s Supreme Leader often made critical remarks on India’s internal affairs, while govt in Tehran maintained balanced strategic ties with Delhi.
Israel has launched a massive joint military offensive with the US on Iran, while demanding the end of Tehran’s nuclear ‘threat’ and promising ‘freedom’ to Iranians.
India has been winding up its operations at Chabahar port after Trump, upon his return to the White House, upped the ante on Iran, removing sanctions waiver for the port.
Iranian armed forces target Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. US air defence system is reported to have been activated at Ain Al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq as well.
In a joint statement after talks with Iran, China and Russia also said they welcomed Iran's reiteration that its nuclear programme was exclusively for peaceful purposes.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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