‘What is it?’ is the apt question for the joint statement issued by the governments of the United States and India on February 6, 2026. The joint statement has triggered endless speculation, and the Indian government’s stubborn evasion of the details has not helped to remove the cloud of doubt. The joint statement was based on deception. After the joint statement was issued, both sides claimed that the deal was reciprocal. Even a cursory reading of the joint statement will reveal that it is not based on reciprocity.

Source: Indian Express February 15, 2026 06:33 UTC