Rajnath Singh Cautions Against “Premature Assumptions” on West Asia Ceasefire, Says Situation Still Uncertain
Mumbai: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday expressed concern over the evolving situation in West Asia, cautioning that it would be “not appropriate to assume that the crisis has completely ended” despite the recently announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Speaking at an event organised by the Gomti Nagar Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti in Lucknow, Singh said that while a formal ceasefire has been declared, the ground situation remains uncertain. “There has been a formal ceasefire, but given the situation on the ground, it would not be appropriate to assume that the crisis has completely ended,” he said.
He assured that the government is closely monitoring developments and is prepared to handle any potential fallout. “We have sufficient reserves to deal with any kind of crisis in the country. The government is continuously ensuring that there is no crisis of any kind, even after two to three months,” he added.
The remarks come days after Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to the “bombing and attack” campaign on Iran on April 8, proposing a two-week, bilateral ceasefire window. Trump had also indicated that a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran was “workable,” hinting at a possible diplomatic breakthrough between the two long-time adversaries.
Meanwhile, according to reports, trilateral ceasefire talks involving the United States, Iran and Pakistan have commenced in Islamabad. The discussions are being seen as among the highest-level engagements between Washington and Tehran since the Iranian Revolution.
Ahead of the formal talks, the Iranian delegation held a strategic meeting in Islamabad to fine-tune its agenda, signalling the high stakes involved in the negotiations aimed at stabilising the region.
Singh’s remarks underscore India’s cautious approach to the West Asia situation, as New Delhi continues to closely track geopolitical developments and ensure preparedness against any potential disruptions.
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