‘India must wake up morally’: Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to ‘speak loudly’ on Iran crisis

New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was urged on Tuesday to take a clear and moral stand amid the escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran.Rahul said in a post on “The escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing this fragile region into a wider conflict. Thousands of people, including nearly ten million Indians, face uncertainty,” Rahul said. He added: “While security concerns do exist, attacks that violate sovereignty only exacerbate the crisis. Unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran’s attacks on other Middle Eastern countries, must be condemned. Violence begets violence – dialogue and restraint remain the only path to peace.”Rahul said India’s foreign policy tradition requires clarity in times of global instability.“India must be morally clear. We should have the courage to speak out in defense of international law and human life. Our foreign policy is rooted in sovereignty and peaceful resolution of disputes and must be consistent,” he said.Sharp remarks against the Prime Minister Narendra ModiRahul Gandhi questioned the government’s stance on recent developments.“PM Modi must speak out. Does he support the assassination of heads of state to define world order? Silence now will weaken India’s standing in the world,” he added.Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that Dubai has resumed limited flight operations due to ongoing disruptions in the region’s airspace.On February 28, the United States and Israel conducted air strikes on multiple Iranian cities, targeting military command centers, air defense systems, missile launch sites, and key regime infrastructure.The attacks killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four senior military and security officials, with reports of massive explosions in Tehran and other major cities.