Tharoor Urges India to Call for Peace Amidst US-Israel-Iran Conflict

In an exclusive interview with PTI, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed support for India's cautious stance on the escalating conflict between the US-Israel and Iran. He emphasized the strategic importance of extending public condolences after the assassination of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tharoor highlighted India's vested interests in the Gulf, including energy security and economic ties, which necessitate a stable Middle East. He pointed out the domestic implications, like gas shortages impacting daily lives, urging for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

The Congress party criticized the Modi administration's reticence concerning the Khamenei incident, alluding to potential biases towards US and Israeli ties. Tharoor stressed proactive diplomacy, urging India to spearhead international efforts urging both sides to de-escalate tensions and restore peace.