And here is Trump saying he wants peace but cozying up to Pakistan and preparing to deal with Iran. But I wonder how China will cope with it as it has strong interests in Pakistan and Iran
US has already sanctioned several Indian firms dealing with Iranian crude and Indian imports have fallen to less than $10m, though total imports are still around a $1 bn.
Not as much at stake compared to pre-Covid times but India will probably just keep doing word gymnastics and UN abstentions.
India Neutral card shown.( Not that I am complaining).
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"We are deeply concerned at the recent developments between Iran and Israel. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. India urges both sides to avoid any escalatory steps,” said the Ministry of External Affairs.**
China’s trading relationship with USA may be more important to them than basket case countries like Iran. China can get oil and gas from other places too, for what’s worth. They will play Pak like a fiddle.
India as usual do bilateral trade and defense relations with anyone found comfortable, will not play together with anyone, my gain some and suffer some.