Featured US Navy conducts 'operation' in Indian EEZ without approval !

[White and Green with M/S]

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LOL

 

[Windjammer]

There was no immediate reaction from Indian officials. Navy sources said it was a strong statement. “If this was an innocent passage, there is no violation of law. But going by the statement that the 7th Fleet has put out, this sounds like a passage exercise,” a source said.

In a passage exercise, if a foreign ship passes through the waters of a country, the latter usually accompanies it in the process — which did not happen in this case.

To be sure, this was not the first time that a US warship passed through India’s exclusive economic zone without permission; in fact, it happens regularly. But what is unusual is the aggressive press note.

 

[Varunastra]

Dear neighbours, this is "friendship" with the US. You have a chance to live peacefully with other South Asian countries or you can become a ruined frontline state for one of the US's 20 year old unwinnable wars designed to stuff the pockets of American defence contractors.

Well we don't see much chance of peace in the region when our neighbors are planning/hoping for our demise

 

[StraightEdge]

US Navy breaches global law, conducts 'operation' in Indian EEZ without nod
A statement issued by the Commander of the US seventh fleet said that the operation was conducted by guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones on April 7.
Published: 09th April 2021 02:26 PM | Last Updated: 09th April 2021 03:39 PM | A+A A-

For representational purposes (Photo | US Navy via AP)

By Mayank Singh
Express News Service

NEW DELHI: In a surprising move, the US Navy conducted a ‘navigation operation’ within Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without any intimation to India. As per sources, the issue is being examined.

The US 7th Fleet officially admitted the violation, saying, “On April 7, 2021 (local time) USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) asserted navigational rights and freedoms approximately 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands, inside India’s exclusive economic zone, without requesting India’s prior consent, consistent with international law.”

The Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs) was carried out on April 7.
Adding further, the US 7th Fleet statement termed India’s claims on EEZ as inconsistent. “India requires prior consent for military exercises or maneuvers in its exclusive economic zone or continental shelf, a claim inconsistent with international law.”
As per sources, simple transit is permitted to all countries but, as per the United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea, no military operation or economic activity is permitted with the permission of the littoral nation.
While India ratified the UNCLOS in 1982, the US is not a signatory.
Admiral Arun Prakash, former Indian navy Chief termed it ironical, for, he said, the 7th Fleet not only carried out FONO but publicised it too.
Admiral Prakash tweeted: "There is irony here. While India ratified the UN Law of the Seas in 1995, the US has failed to do it so far. For the 7th Fleet to carry out FoN missions in Indian EEZ in violation of our domestic law is bad enough. But publicising it? USN please switch on IFF (Identification, friend or foe)!"
India is examining the event. "We have to examine it from the view of the intent and its future implications," a source said.
Sources pointed to the US 7th Fleet Statement where it said that "This freedom of navigation operation ('FONOP') upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea recognized in international law by challenging India's excessive maritime claims."
Stating on the operations the Fleet said, "US Forces operate in the Indo-Pacific region on a daily basis. All operations are designed in accordance with international law and demonstrate that the United States will fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows."
Speaking on the operation, the fleet said it plans to continue them in the future. "We conduct routine and regular Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs), as we have done in the past and will continue to in the future. FONOPs are not about one country, nor are they about making political statements," the 7th Fleet said.

The US 7th Fleet (Task force 74) has an history with India during the 1971 war. During that time Nixon/Kissinger deployed the USN 7th Fleet under USS Enterprise to help Pakistan against India in 1971. There was this famous incidence where the Russian subs encircled the task force and literally saved India.

Some good read about this incidence:

US Fleet in Bay of Bengal: A game of deception

It is known that US 7th fleet, led by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, entered Bay of Bengal on December, 1971. Officially to secure American citizens in Bangladesh, unofficially to threaten allied forces and prevent the liberation of Bangladesh. But few know the masterminds behind this...

www.thedailystar.net

Gunboat diplomacy: Revisiting the Enterprise incident - Russia Beyond (rbth.com)

 

[White and Green with M/S]

Well we don't see much chance of peace in the region when our neighbors are planning/hoping for our demise

lol you want the peace with your neighbors this the biggest joke of the century

The US 7th Fleet (Task force 74) has an history with India during the 1971 war. During that time Nixon/Kissinger deployed the USN 7th Fleet under USS Enterprise to help Pakistan against India in 1971. There was this famous incidence where the Russian subs encircled the task force and literally saved India.

Some good read about this incidence:

US Fleet in Bay of Bengal: A game of deception

It is known that US 7th fleet, led by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, entered Bay of Bengal on December, 1971. Officially to secure American citizens in Bangladesh, unofficially to threaten allied forces and prevent the liberation of Bangladesh. But few know the masterminds behind this...

www.thedailystar.net

Gunboat diplomacy: Revisiting the Enterprise incident - Russia Beyond (rbth.com)

In 71 7th fleet arrived too late to help Pakistan when war was finished and Pakistan had been defeated

 

[Varunastra]

lol you want the peace with your neighbors this the biggest joke of the century

Well yes, unless circumstances forces us to fight

 

[White and Green with M/S]

Did not see this coming I must say!

India protests against U.S. naval exercise sans consent

U.S. defends its actions saying they were in compliance with international laws.

www.thehindu.com

Already posted in naval section bro

 

[White and Green with M/S]

Well yes, unless circumstances forces us to fight

Biggest lie i have ever hear from an Indian, that's you want a peace with your neighboring countries

 

[HostileInsurgent]

Biggest lie i have ever hear from an Indian, that's you want a peace with your neighboring countries

As if in last 70 years you were the ones trying for peace. Please the ones who destabilise peace should stop blaming others.

 

[crankthatskunk]

I was there homie !
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What is this!!

Modi indicating to Biden, he would snip his .......................................

Or that two fingers salute to the Americans!!

Biden, to Modi. You better stop the purchase of S 400 or you be out of the Quad and such incursions would be routine

 

[White and Green with M/S]

As if in last 70 years you were the ones trying for peace. Please the ones who destabilise peace should stop blaming others.

you are the biggest threat/mess for the peace of subcontinent, not we have destabilize any time in history or in recent times

 

[crankthatskunk]

As if in last 70 years you were the ones trying for peace. Please the ones who destabilise peace should stop blaming others.

Get out of Kashmir's illegal occupation, there would be permanent peace from Pakistan.
Period.

 

[VkdIndian]

Such unilateral actions by the US are disturbing.

Not too long back US conducted drone strikes within Pakistan and also an operation to capture Osama. In those instances it was a little more violative compared to EEZ violation since it happened within the physical borders of an independent nation.

In this case only options are diplomatic in nature. Just hope that it doesn’t escalate into something bigger. India needs to be vary of US overtures w.r.t QUAD and maintain adequate manoeuvring space.

 

[HostileInsurgent]

Get out of Kashmir's illegal occupation, there would be permanent peace from Pakistan.
Period.

You were the ones attacking Kashmir forcing it to join India. And when it joined India, it became a part of India. Now it is not our fault that you don’t got what you wanted.

 

[HostileInsurgent]

you are the biggest threat/mess for the peace of subcontinent, not we have destabilize any time in history or in recent times

1947 Invasion of Kashmir
Operation Giberaltar
Operation Chengiz Khan
Kargil War