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

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor advocated for India to adopt a proactive stance in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, emphasizing the need for public condolences and peace efforts. Highlighting India's ties in the Gulf and their impact on national interests, Tharoor calls for diplomatic engagement to end hostilities.

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.

(With inputs from agencies.)