Omar Abdullah urges MEA to urgently ensure safety of Kashmiri students in Iran: ‘Every step must be taken to safeguard…'
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged the Ministry of External affairs to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students in Iran after Israel launched a major attack on the country, including nuclear and military sites and killing many.
In a post on X, Abdullah said that India stands with Kashmiri students and their families in this 'difficult time'.
'Requesting @MEAIndia to urgently ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiri students currently stuck in Iran. Their families are deeply worried, and we stand with them in this difficult time,' Abdullah said.
Tagging External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Jammu and Kashmir CM said, 'Every step must be taken to safeguard our students.'
Israel struck 100 targets in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures. As per official statements, those among killed include nuclear scientists and the armed forces chief of staff.
(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)
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