New Delhi [India], March 22 — Former diplomat K P Fabian, commenting on rising tensions in West Asia, said the world is watching Iran’s strategic moves closely after attacks on nuclear and energy facilities. He described Tehran’s actions as deliberate and carefully calibrated.
“First Iran said that Strait of Hormuz is open for everyone, ships belonging to America and Israel are open. And I think Iran will repeat this,” Fabian said, stressing that Iran appears to be signaling restrictions specifically aimed at the United States and Israel while managing its diplomatic posture.
Fabian noted a recent White House meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump. He said Takaichi told reporters she had briefed Trump on what support Japan could provide under its laws, and that Trump had urged Japan and other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has closed in retaliation for what Fabian described as US-Israeli attacks.
He pointed to reports that discussions between Iran and Japan contributed to the release of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran. “One was released by Iran and the other will also be released. This means that Iran plays such a chess game that there be another announcement. Look, they are open. Only America and Israel,” Fabian said, emphasizing Tehran’s calculated diplomatic maneuvers.
International agencies have also weighed in. Fabian referenced an IAEA tweet indicating that the missile attack on a nuclear research centre showed no signs of a nuclear incident and that no abnormal radiation levels had been detected.
Reflecting on historical parallels, Fabian recalled the 1956 Suez crisis to illustrate long-standing regional complexities. He argued that past interventions showed how external powers can instigate and influence conflicts and suggested that, in the recent episode, Israel struck first and Iran retaliated: “It means that Israel started first. Iran only retaliated. This is very important.”
Highlighting the humanitarian dimension, Fabian called it particularly tragic that the attacks occurred during Eid. “Eid is of peace. Now, on that day to do such a thing shows how much hatred is there in people’s minds, which is very, very sad. People are going mad,” he said.
He also warned of energy impacts in the region. Fabian said there are shortages of LPG and noted that Qatar, a major supplier under contract, has reportedly reduced production capacity by about 17 percent following Iran’s actions, with significant financial losses and a multi-year recovery to full output.
On the broader geopolitical picture, Fabian maintained that Israel and the United States initiated the recent tensions. He said there had been a conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Pesach Kyan, and that Iran has urged India to raise the matter during its BRICS chairmanship.
Discussing Iran’s nuclear commitments, Fabian recalled promises of zero enrichment, no stockpiling of nuclear material, downblending of uranium and a pledge never to seek a nuclear weapon. He criticized the US response, alleging it was overly influenced by Israeli leadership and lamenting that “the tail is wagging the dog.”
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