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Owaisi condemns Iran strikes, calls Khamenei assassination 'immoral and unlawful'

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as "absolutely condemnable," noting they came even as Iran-US talks were ongoing in Geneva. He said more than 200 people had been killed across Iran, including 108 who died when strikes hit a girls' school, and called Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination "an immoral and unlawful act."

Owaisi warned of severe regional consequences if the attacks continued. "These attacks on Iran should stop at the earliest, otherwise the whole region will be embroiled in instability," he said, adding that 10 million Indians work in the region and have a direct stake in its stability.

Trump-Israel’s attacks on Iran are absolutely condemnable. This, especially when Iran-US talks were going on in Geneva. More than 200 people have been killed across Iran, including 108 who were killed when strikes hit a girls' school. Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination is an…

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) March 1, 2026

The MP also drew a sharp comparison between Israeli and Pakistani foreign policy. "Israel's attack on Iran and Pakistan's on Afghanistan shows us that Israel and Pakistan are forces of aggression and mischief in their respective neighbourhoods," he said. Sonnet 4.6Extended

Omar Abdullah urges calm, says J&K coordinating with MEA over residents in Iran

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed deep concern over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appealing to all communities in the region to remain calm. "I appeal to all communities to remain calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that could lead to tension or unrest," he wrote on X.

I’m deeply concerned about the unfolding developments in Iran, including the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. I appeal to all communities to remain calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that could lead to tension or unrest.

We must also ensure that…

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) March 1, 2026

Abdullah urged authorities to allow those mourning to grieve without interference. "We must ensure that those who are mourning in Jammu and Kashmir are allowed to grieve peacefully. The police and administration should exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or restrictive measures," he said.

The Chief Minister added that the J&K government is in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety of residents, including students, currently in Iran.

Iran appoints Ahmad Vahidi as new IRGC chief after predecessor killed in strikes

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has named veteran officer Ahmad Vahidi as its new Commander-in-Chief.

Vahidi, a former Minister of Defence and Minister of Interior, had served as interim chief for six months before his formal appointment.

His promotion follows the death of his predecessor, Mohhamad Pakpour, who was killed during a joint military operation carried out by the United States and Israel.

UAE condemns Iran strikes, urges Tehran to 'act with sense'

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has condemned Iran for launching missile strikes on the country, urging Tehran to “act with sense” as the UAE is not at war with its neighbours.

His advisor, Anwar Gargash, called the attacks a “miscalculation” that further isolated Iran, warning it to deal with regional states “rationally and responsibly.”

The remarks followed Iranian strikes on several Abu Dhabi provinces, including the Al-Dharfa US Base, in retaliation for the US-Israel operation that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Later, Dubai—a global commercial hub without US bases—was also hit, forcing airspace closures, damaging its airport, and injuring four people.

Mehbooba backs Kashmir shutdown over Khamenei killing

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday extended full support to the shutdown call given by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a day of mourning. "This is a day of mourning to remind the world that injustice anywhere wounds the entire Muslim Ummah and all who stand for truth," she said in a statement.

Today marks a deeply tragic & shameful point in history with Israel & USA boasting about the killing of Iran’s beloved leader Ayatollah Ali Khanenei. What’s more disgraceful & shocking is the explicit & implicit support given by Muslim countries who chose convenience & expedience… pic.twitter.com/WoIBWtDwNI

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) March 1, 2026

Mufti described the day as one of collective grief and resistance. "United in grief and united in resistance, we stand firm with the people of Iran," she said.

Trump renews warning to Iran: 'We will respond with a force unlike anything seen before'

US President Donald Trump has issued renewed warnings to Iran after the latter claimed responsibility for launching attacks on the US and Israel following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Trump cautioned that any strike against the US or Israel would be met with overwhelming retaliation.

“Iran just announced they plan to hit very hard today—harder than ever before. They had better not, because if they do, we will respond with a force unlike anything seen before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

His remarks came in response to threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which vowed that those it accused of Khamenei’s assassination—the US and Israel—would face what it described as “the most ferocious offensive operation in history.”

RJD calls Khamenei killing 'assault against humanity', says India has lost a friend

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling the attack aimed at assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "an assault against all of humanity." In a statement, the party said thousands of innocents had lost their lives and declared that with Khamenei's death, "India has lost one of its friends."

अयातुल्ला अली खामेनेई की हत्या के उद्देश्य से किया गया ईरान पर हमला पूरी मानवता के विरुद्ध हमला है। हज़ारों बेकसूरों ने अपनी जान गंवाई है।

अयातुल्ला अली खामेनेई की शहादत के साथ भारत ने अपना एक दोस्त खो दिया है।

इराक, लीबिया, सीरिया... अमेरिका ने जहाँ भी हमला किया, उन देशों को…

— Rashtriya Janata Dal (@RJDforIndia) March 1, 2026

The RJD also drew a broader indictment of American foreign policy. "Iraq, Libya, Syria — wherever America has attacked, it has devastated those countries and the lives of their citizens," the party said.

Handwara MLA Sajad Lone calls Khamenei killing 'sad and brutal'

Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel joint strikes, calling it "sad and brutal." "The developments in Iran and the Gulf region are distressing to say the least. And extremely sad and brutal is the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei. I pray for peace in Iran and the Gulf region. May peace prevail. And may Allah grant patience to those who are in a state of mourning," the Handwara MLA said.

Lone expressed deep anguish over the rapidly escalating situation across Iran and the wider Gulf, saying the killing had "intensified uncertainty and sorrow across the region."

He also raised concern over the thousands of families anxiously awaiting news of loved ones stranded in conflict zones. "These are extremely disturbing times with families worried about their loved ones stuck in countries overtaken by conflict. Hope they all return home unharmed," he said.

Priyanka slams Khamenei killing, takes swipe at Modi over Netanyahu 'genuflection'

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it "despicable." "The targeted assassination of the leadership of a sovereign nation by the so-called leaders of the democratic world and the killing of multitudes of innocent people deserves strong condemnation, no matter what the proclaimed reason for it is," she posted on X. Invoking Gandhi, she added: "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."

Priyanka also took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ties with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. "I do hope that having genuflected before the Prime Minister of Israel and President Trump, our Prime Minister makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety," she said.

The Congress party echoed her, calling the government's response "a betrayal of India's values, principles and interests" and saying the nation is "paying a heavy price" for both the substance and style of Modi's foreign policy. The party had on Saturday urged the government to help end hostilities and ensure the safety of all Indians in the Middle East.

US Marines open fire on protesters outside Karachi consulate, 12 killed

At least 12 Pakistani protesters were reportedly killed and more than 30 injured after US Marines fired on them during violent clashes outside the US Consulate in Karachi on Sunday, said local media reports.

The demonstrations erupted over US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The security personnel reportedly opened fire after protesters tried to advance towards restricted areas of the diplomatic compound.