Amid rising tensions in West Asia, recent developments have once again placed Iran, Israel, and the United States at the centre of global attention.
Former diplomat K. P. Fabian says that Iran’s strategic moves are being closely watched internationally, particularly following attacks on nuclear and energy facilities.
Fabian, while noting his opinion amid the ongoing global turmoil, said, “First Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz is open for everyone; ships belonging to America and Israel are open. And I think Iran will repeat this. Because you know that the Japanese Prime Minister was in the White House,” as per ANI.
Japan`s PM, Sanae Takaichi, was on an official visit to the US recently, in which she met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. While briefing the media at the White House in the US, she said she had briefed Trump on what support Japan could provide under its laws. Trump had earlier called on Japan and other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz that Iran has closed in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks.
Meanwhile, Fabian noted that discussions between Iran and Japan reportedly paved the way for the release of two Japanese nationals previously detained in Iran. Emphasising the calculated nature of Tehran`s actions, the diplomat further added, “One was released by Iran, and the other will also be released. This means that Iran plays such a chess game that there won`t be another announcement. Look, they are open. Only America and Israel.”
International monitoring agencies keeping a close eye on the West Asian conflict
International monitoring agencies have also weighed in on the situation. The former diplomat also said, “The secretary of the National Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has also taken it to social media that the missile attack news was reported and the nuclear research centre has no sign.” Also, according to ANI, no unknown radiation level has been found.
Reflecting on regional history, the diplomat recalled the Suez Canal crisis of 1956, underscoring the long-standing complexities in the region: Britain, Israel, or France conspired. When Israel attacks Egypt, France and Britain will withdraw.
But Egypt is the Egyptian territory. At that time, France, Israel and America had information. When the American president got to Israel, he said, `Stop it.` But Israel did stop. The American president said, `Let`s—this is now radiation, but before that, Israel attacked Natan`s nuclear facility.` It means that Israel started first. Iran only retaliated. This is very important.”
Fabian expresses concern amid the ongoing attacks
Highlighting the humanitarian aspect, Fabian stressed the irony of the attacks occurring during Eid. “Eid is a time of peace. Now, on that day, to do such a thing shows how much hatred there is in people`s minds, which is very, very sad. People are going mad,” he said.
The regional energy situation has also been affected. “Our condition is not good. You know there is a shortage of LPG. Qatar, from which we have a big contract because of Iran`s attack, has had its production capacity brought down by 17 per cent, and Qatar has made it clear it is going to lose about 20 billion dollars yearly, and it will take a couple of years for it to restore the full production capacity,” he noted.
(With inputs from ANI)