Hazaribag, April 9 -- Former external affairs minister Yashwant Sinha on Thursday questioned the Centre's response to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, saying India's position on the issue had remained unclear despite its possible strategic and economic implications.
Speaking here, Sinha described the conflict as "unjustified" and said the Government of India should explain its diplomatic position more clearly in view of the potential impact on regional stability and global energy markets.
He said continued tensions in West Asia could affect India's interests, particularly through higher crude oil prices and possible inflationary pressure, and argued that India should prioritise its national interest in securing affordable energy supplies.
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