Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah met Iranian Deputy Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and provided his condolences over the demise of Iran’s Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei. Picture credit score: X/@JKNC
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah met Iranian Deputy Ambassador Mohammad Fathali right here on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) and provided his condolences over the demise of Iran’s Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei.
Throughout a 30-minute assembly, Mr. Abdullah expressed hope that the warfare would come to an finish quickly and that individuals could be relieved of their struggling.
Expressing his solidarity with the folks of Iran, the veteran politician mentioned it’s not solely the area that’s struggling, however the whole world has additionally been engulfed in an undesirable disaster.
“My prayers and solidarity are with the folks of Iran,” Mr. Abdullah, a former Union Minister, additionally wrote within the guests’ guide.
He was accompanied by Rajya Sabha MPs from Jammu and Kashmir Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Gurwinder Singh Oberoi. The trio visited the Iranian mission on Monday and signed the condolence guide on the embassy.
The battle in West Asia entered its eleventh day on Tuesday (March 10, 2026). Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the brand new Supreme Chief following the demise of his father, Ali Khamenei, signalling defiance amid the continuing battle involving america and Israel.
The warfare has thus far killed over 1,700 folks in Iran, Lebanon and Israel.
Printed – March 10, 2026 03:59 pm IST