It was like any other ordinary evening at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in 2001. Nepal’s Shah family had gathered for their customary private dinner. At around 9 PM, in 15 minutes, Nepal’s King and his heirs had been gunned down.

Christopher Landau’s remarks come at a time when India’s energy sourcing is under renewed pressure due to the ongoing Iran war.

Experts have suggested that Iran ranks low on Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s top priorities, which include the stability of China’s relations with the US.