J&K leaders welcomes ceasefire between Iran & Israel
Srinagar, June 24 (UNI) J&K's mainstream political leaders on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel following the days of clashes.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called it a much-needed step after days of destruction and escalating tensions in the region.
"It's been 11 days, and there has been a lot of destruction during this period. We welcome the ceasefire and hope it is implemented fully and without delay," Omar said.
He added that the conflict had directly affected Indian nationals, particularly students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran.
"We had to bring back our children who were studying in Iran once the conflict began. At times, evacuation flights faced problems due to airspace closures. But today, we are hopeful that a large group of our students will return, and perhaps after that, the evacuation process will be complete,"
he said.
Former Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah expressed gratitude to the Almighty for the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, stating that it would help prevent further loss of innocent lives.
"With this, innocent lives will now be saved," Abdullah said.
He added that the ceasefire was not the result of any side surrendering, but rather due to global pressure and humanitarian concerns.
"No one has surrendered—not Iran, not America. The world stepped in because continued conflict would have had serious humanitarian and economic consequences," Abdullah said.
He emphasized that prolonged conflict would have severely impacted regional and global economies.
Another former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti praised Iran's response in the conflict with the United States and Israel, calling it a moment of pride for the Muslim world.
"We salute the people of Iran, their army, and their leadership. With nothing but the spirit of martyrdom and faith, they brought superpowers like America and Israel to their knees,"
Mehbooba told reporters in Srinagar.
She claimed that the pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire came from Iran's resistance, adding, "Today, even Donald Trump is reportedly telling Qatar that Israel is ready for a ceasefire—but that Iran must be convinced."
Urging Muslim countries to reflect on Iran's stance, Mehbooba criticized them for spending money elsewhere instead of supporting Iran during a critical time.
She also praised China and Russia for their diplomatic roles.
"Despite America's intentions, Iran has emerged stronger,' she said.
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