AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi called on the Indian government to issue a clear statement denouncing the US Navy’s sinking of an Iranian warship near Indian waters. Owaisi expressed concerns over the lack of information regarding whether the Trump administration had informed India before the incident. He criticized the silence of the Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister on this matter, emphasizing the need for accountability towards the citizens.
Owaisi raised questions about the proximity of the US Navy’s actions to Indian waters and the potential implications for India as a member of Quad and a strategic partner of the US. He highlighted the importance of India taking a firm stance to prevent such incidents from setting dangerous precedents in the region. The AIMIM chief stressed the necessity for the government to address the situation promptly and transparently to safeguard India’s strategic autonomy.
The MP expressed concerns about the impact of the incident on India’s reputation as a sovereign nation and its standing in global forums. Owaisi demanded that the government issue a formal condemnation and conduct a press conference to explain its position on the US Navy’s attack on Iran. He warned against the potential consequences of India remaining passive in the face of such actions that could undermine its sovereignty and international relevance.
A US submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, resulting in the loss of 87 sailors. The Iranian vessel was returning from Visakhapatnam after participating in an exercise conducted by the Indian Navy the previous month. The incident occurred when the US submarine targeted the Iranian warship in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, raising concerns about the escalation of tensions in the region.
