As the 1971 Liberation War escalated with India operating strikes on both East and West fronts, the announcement by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on December 6 recognizing Bangladesh as an independent nation enraged Washington.US President Richard Nixon's Assistant for National Security Affairs Henry Kissinger said that the recognition was 'long-anticipated' and decided to cut off aid to India.According to a memorandum prepared by Kissinger for the president on December 6, the significance of the move was lessened by India's 'hostilities', and Pakistani ruler General AM Yahya Khan responded by breaking diplomatic relations with India.

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