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Owaisi Slams "Cowardly" Attack Killing Iran's Khamenei, Warns India on Oil

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, labeling the attack by the US and Israel as "cowardly and inhuman." He expressed grave concern that escalating conflict in West Asia will spike oil prices, severely impacting the Indian economy. Meanwhile, Israel has released footage of airstrikes in Tehran following the leader's death, and Iran has retaliated with ballistic missile attacks on Israel. A Muslim scholar has appealed to the Indian government to intervene and advocate for peace based on Buddhist principles.

Key Points: Owaisi Condemns Killing of Iran's Khamenei, Warns on Oil Prices

  • Owaisi condemns killing of Iran's Supreme Leader
  • Warns of oil price impact on Indian economy
  • Muslim scholar urges Indian govt to advocate peace
  • Israel releases video of airstrikes in Tehran
  • Iran retaliates with missile strikes on Israel
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"Cowardly and inhuman attack": Owaisi condemns killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi terms US-Israel attack "inhuman," warns of oil price surge impact on Indian economy following Iranian leader's death.

"This is a cowardly and inhuman attack... If this war continues, oil prices will rise. - Asaduddin Owaisi"

Hyderabad, March 1

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, terming the US and Israel attack as "cowardly and inhuman".

He expressed concern over the consequences this escalation in West Asia can have on the Indian economy, especially if oil price rises.

"A respected leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, was killed; the Iranians will definitely retaliate... While the peace talks were underway in Geneva, the attack was launched. This is a cowardly and inhuman attack... If this war continues, oil prices will rise, and even a difference of USD1 will have a huge impact on the Indian economy," he said.

Aligarh Muslim University's Muslim Scholar Raihan Akhtar Qasmi also expressed concern over the situation in West Asia.

"Innocents are being killed in both countries, and there is an uproar due to the attacks on the economic centres. War is never the solution of any issue in any era... The war in any country - Ukraine and Russia, even the recent one in Afghanistan has never been solved through war," he said.

He urged the Indian government to step in and advocate peace, following the principles of Buddha.

"The Supreme leader of Iran was also killed recently... This is not sending the right message... The leadership of India has said that we are the iconic face of peace and we believe in the principles of Buddha... Every Indian muslim and all citizens are against the war. The leadership of the country should step up to stop this war," he said.

Meanwhile, Israel has released the video of an airstrike in the "heart of Iran", after its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed.

The IDF conducted strikes in Iran as part of Operation 'Roaring Lion'.

In a post on X, the IDF said, "WATCH: For the first time since the start of Operation 'Roaring Lion', the IAF is striking targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran. Over the past day, the IAF conducted large-scale strikes to establish aerial superiority and pave the path to Tehran."

Israel also killed Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Iranian Chief of Staff of the armed forces.

Iran, in retaliation, launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. An impact from an Iranian ballistic missile strike has killed at least four people and injured about 20 others in Israel's Beit Shemesh, 30km (19 miles) west of Jerusalem, according to the Magen David Adom ambulance service, as quoted by Al Jazeera.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I understand the condemnation of violence, the language used ("cowardly and inhuman") seems very strong for a geopolitical statement. India's foreign policy should be balanced and focus on de-escalation, not taking sides in rhetoric. Peace talks are the only way forward.
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Priyanka N
It's a terrible situation. Innocent lives are lost on all sides. The scholar is correct—war solves nothing. As a nation that follows 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family), India must use its diplomatic weight to advocate for an immediate ceasefire. 🙏
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Aman W
Our first concern should be the safety of Indians in the Gulf region. Many of our brothers and sisters work there. The government should ensure their security and have evacuation plans ready if needed. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
The economic angle is crucial. A spike in oil prices will affect everything from transport to food costs. We are still recovering from global shocks. Hope our leadership navigates this carefully and protects our national interests without getting dragged into conflict.
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Nisha Z
Agree with the call for peace. But India's voice on the world stage needs to be strong and consistent. We have good relations with many players. Let's use that position wisely to calm tensions, for our sake and the world's. No more war, please.

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