10-29-2005, 03:27 AM
The latest statement by Iranian President about Israel has indeed put it in a rather isolated spot. Many nations of the EU were earlier reluctant to be very tough with Iran on the nuclear issue. Now the situation has changed, in fact there are very few nations today who are in a position to openly come out in support of Iran. However, in some quarters of the Western media efforts are already on to give the impression that not much significance should be attached to the Iranian President's statement as it is primarily directed towards his domestic audience.
Since the US Presidency is in deep trouble with Grand Jury indictment of one of its senior staff members and other domestic problems, we do not expect any drastic action either by the United States or by Israel. The most important aspect of this development is that none of the Islamic countries including Palestine has cared to endorse the Iranian view. One thing is certain that in the days to come the Iranians will find themselves more and more isolated from the outside world.
India today has very close friendship with Israel and has substantial defense co operation including the supply of many high-tech defense equipment. Therefore, now the Indian diplomacy has to show its real skill in maintaining its principled stand, so that its credibility before the Israel Govt remains intact.
Since the US Presidency is in deep trouble with Grand Jury indictment of one of its senior staff members and other domestic problems, we do not expect any drastic action either by the United States or by Israel. The most important aspect of this development is that none of the Islamic countries including Palestine has cared to endorse the Iranian view. One thing is certain that in the days to come the Iranians will find themselves more and more isolated from the outside world.
India today has very close friendship with Israel and has substantial defense co operation including the supply of many high-tech defense equipment. Therefore, now the Indian diplomacy has to show its real skill in maintaining its principled stand, so that its credibility before the Israel Govt remains intact.