Mehbooba Mufti burns posters of Netanyahu, Trump in protest against Iran strikes

Key Highlights

• In a series of posts on X, she accused both the Government of India and the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir of remaining silent on what she termed “blatant aggression” by the US and Israel.“Just because GOI & NC government in Jammu & Kashmir have chosen to remain silent on the blatant aggression by US and Israel against Iran and the martyrdom of its Supreme Leader doesn’t mean that those who speak out are offenders to be booked under the law,” she posted on X. In another post, she described the killing of Khamenei as a “deeply tragic & shameful point in history,” criticising what she called explicit and implicit support from some Muslim countries.
• “History will stand testament to who fought for justice & who helped the oppressors,” she added, offering prayers for the people of Iran. ESCALATING CONFLICT IN WEST ASIAHer protest comes as the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel entered its fifth day.
• Explosions rocked Tehran on Wednesday following earlier strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region. Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while Iran fired ballistic missiles at Qatar, with one reportedly striking the Al-Udeid base without causing casualties.
• Explosions were also reported around Jerusalem as Israel intercepted incoming missiles.
• The conflict has killed nearly 800 people in Iran and 11 in Israel.