Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday urged the central government to take a “proactive lead” in demanding an immediate end to the escalating West Asia conflict.The Lok Sabha MP said that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, while other nations were bearing the cost through disruptions in global oil, gas and supply chains. Watch Tharoor Exposes Reality of LPG Shortages, Questions Modi Govt’s Claims The Congress leader said that both American and Iranian objectives had largely been met, making the continuation of the conflict detrimental to global interests.”I have been calling publicly for the government to now take a lead in demanding an end to this conflict. I think both sides frankly have reached a point where they’re not doing anyone any good. The Americans have said they have hit all the targets they want to hit. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivIran confirms death of national security chief Ali Larijani, president Pezeshkian offers condolences’Posed risk to shipping’: US says it hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound munitionsThe Iranians, at the same time, have the success of being able to preserve their regime and keep themselves going. I think between these two, that should be enough,” Tharoor told news agency ANI.Tharoor further warned that instability in the region was affecting the wider world, particularly through disruptions to critical supply routes.”The world is suffering. We have real problems in getting supplies, oil, and gas through the Strait of Hormuz. The whole region should not be held hostage to this particular conflict. I think the conflict should be ended,” he said.The current round of conflict in West Asia began on February 28 with the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering fighting between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other.The conflict escalated after the 86-year-old leader was killed in joint military strikes by the US and Israel. Iran responded by targeting Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries and Israel, disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and affecting global energy markets and economic stability.Due to the conflict, Iran has effectively restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.However, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, earlier said that Indian vessels would be allowed to pass through the strategically significant waterway. He added that the Iranian leadership was aware of expressions of sympathy from people in India and remained mindful of India’s energy needs.Meanwhile, an Indian LPG carrier, Nanda Devi, arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Tuesday, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG for ship-to-ship transfer after successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz.On Monday evening, the Indian carrier LPG Shivalik, carrying 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port. Of this, 20,000 metric tonnes will be unloaded at Mundra, while the remaining 26,000 metric tonnes is scheduled for Mangalore.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday urged the central government to take a “proactive lead” in demanding an immediate end to the escalating West Asia conflict.The Lok Sabha MP said that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, while other nations were bearing the cost through disruptions in global oil, gas and supply chains.
The Congress leader said that both American and Iranian objectives had largely been met, making the continuation of the conflict detrimental to global interests.“I have been calling publicly for the government to now take a lead in demanding an end to this conflict. I think both sides frankly have reached a point where they’re not doing anyone any good. The Americans have said they have hit all the targets they want to hit. The Iranians, at the same time, have the success of being able to preserve their regime and keep themselves going. I think between these two, that should be enough,” Tharoor told news agency ANI.Tharoor further warned that instability in the region was affecting the wider world, particularly through disruptions to critical supply routes.“The world is suffering. We have real problems in getting supplies, oil, and gas through the Strait of Hormuz. The whole region should not be held hostage to this particular conflict. I think the conflict should be ended,” he said.The current round of conflict in West Asia began on February 28 with the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering fighting between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other.The conflict escalated after the 86-year-old leader was killed in joint military strikes by the US and Israel. Iran responded by targeting Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries and Israel, disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and affecting global energy markets and economic stability.Due to the conflict, Iran has effectively restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.However, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, earlier said that Indian vessels would be allowed to pass through the strategically significant waterway. He added that the Iranian leadership was aware of expressions of sympathy from people in India and remained mindful of India’s energy needs.Meanwhile, an Indian LPG carrier, Nanda Devi, arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Tuesday, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG for ship-to-ship transfer after successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz.On Monday evening, the Indian carrier LPG Shivalik, carrying 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port. Of this, 20,000 metric tonnes will be unloaded at Mundra, while the remaining 26,000 metric tonnes is scheduled for Mangalore.
