Shashi Tharoor: India Focused on Peace in US-Iran Talks, Not Rivalry
- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that India focuses on peace and stability in the US-Iran talks, not on rivalry or competition with Pakistan's role in the negotiations.
- Tharoor highlighted Pakistan's direct stake in the conflict due to its 900-km border with Iran and its large Shia population that would be affected by escalation and refugee flows.
- He suggested that Washington may have been involved in drafting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's social media post seeking an extension in diplomacy.
- Tharoor urged India to remain actively engaged or strategically silent in regional developments to prioritize peace and safeguard national interests.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized Pakistan regarding the US-Iran talks, questioning its role. He pointed to Washington's role in Shahbaz Sharif's post, which also reportedly had White House approval. Tharoor said that escalating conflict could increase pressure on Pakistan due to refugees and the situation.
Pakistan’s peacemaker role won’t erase past misdeeds, says Shashi Tharoor amid US-Iran talks
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor believes India is not competing with Pakistan on US-Iran peace talks. He emphasized India's core interest is achieving peace in the region. Tharoor noted Pakistan's significant stake due to its border and population. He urged active Indian engagement in regional stability.
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