New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sunjay Sudhir, suggested a rift within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), saying the United States did not consult its allies before striking against Iran.
In an interview with ANI, Sudhir said the West Asia conflict has “nothing to do” directly with India, but New Delhi has suffered collateral damage. He praised India’s diplomacy for being result-oriented, noting that at least six LPG cargo ships have been able to cross the Strait of Hormuz despite the maritime blockade.
“This is a war with which we have nothing to do, but we have to face the consequences… For those for whom it is a war, they never consulted anybody, including NATO partners or the so-called allies. It has been collateral damage for us,” the diplomat said.
The report said US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with international allies amid attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has reiterated his stance on cutting trade with Spain over its refusal to allow use of military bases amid the war with Iran. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump next week, the piece added.
After talks with Iranian authorities, India-flagged vessels were allowed to pass through the Strait. On Friday night, India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, carrying about 46,650 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), official sources said. On March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of LPG arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat. (ANI)
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