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Omar Abdullah Condemns Iran Strikes, Appeals for Calm in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the recent US-Israel military strikes in Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He asserted that no international law permits regime change through external bombing and emphasized that only the Iranian people have the right to determine their government. Abdullah appealed for calm within Jammu and Kashmir, urging citizens and religious leaders not to let tensions escalate locally. He also confirmed that authorities are coordinating with the External Affairs Ministry to ensure the safety of Indian students in Iran.

Key Points: Omar Abdullah on Iran Crisis: No Law for External Regime Change

  • Condemns killing of Iran's Supreme Leader
  • Appeals for calm in Jammu & Kashmir
  • Urges religious leaders to act responsibly
  • Confirms safety measures for Indian students
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"No international law allows regime change through external bombing": Omar Abdullah appeals for calm amid escalating West Asia tensions

J&K CM Omar Abdullah condemns US-Israel strikes in Iran, appeals for local calm, and states no international law permits external regime change.

"No international law allows for a regime change through external bombing. - Omar Abdullah"

Jammu, March 3

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday appealed for restraint and calm in the wake of escalating US-Israel military strikes in Iran, emphasising that the people of Iran alone have the right to determine their government.

Speaking to the media, Abdullah condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his family, stressing that no international law permits regime change through external bombing.

"It is up to the people of Iran to decide what kind of government will be in place in Iran. No international law allows for a regime change through external bombing. First, the way Iran's Supreme Leader was brutally assassinated, along with his family members. What law allowed the US or Israel to do this?" Abdullah said, expressing sympathy for the people of Iran.

"First, I express my sympathy to the people of Iran and condemn that attack," he said.

The Chief Minister also urged citizens in Jammu and Kashmir not to let tensions spill over locally. He called on religious leaders to express grief responsibly and avoid taking the law into their own hands.

"But at the same time, I appeal to our people in Jammu and Kashmir not to let the situation escalate. Some people are trying to disrupt the atmosphere. Religious leaders are requested to express their grief but not to take the law into their own hands," he said.

Abdullah confirmed that authorities are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs and that Indian students in Iran have been moved to safer locations, though some remain unable to leave. He urged them to follow embassy guidelines.

"We are in contact with the Ministry of External Affairs. Our students and others who are in Iran have been shifted to safe places. Some students are not being allowed to leave. I would urge them to follow the guidelines issued by the embassy," he added.

His remarks come as the conflict in West Asia enters its fourth day following US and Israeli strikes on February 28, which targeted Iran's leadership, military installations, and strategic assets. The strikes killed Supreme Leader Khamenei along with other senior figures, prompting retaliatory attacks by Tehran on American and Israeli interests in the region.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Important that he appealed for calm in J&K. We have enough challenges here, we don't need imported tensions. Hope people listen to him and our religious leaders show responsibility.
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David E
While I agree with the principle of sovereignty, the statement feels a bit simplistic. The international community has often intervened in cases of genocide or extreme human rights abuses. Context matters.
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Aman W
Good to know our students are being looked after. That's the immediate priority. The MEA should ensure their safe return. Foreign policy is complex, but citizen safety is paramount. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
The assassination of a head of state along with family is horrific, no matter the politics. It's barbaric. India must maintain its independent foreign policy and call for de-escalation.
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Vikram M
This will spike oil prices for sure. Our economy will feel the pinch. Hope the government has a plan to cushion the impact on the common man. Petrol prices are already too high yaar.

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