Overview
- Israel carried out air strikes against Iranian targets, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
- M K Stalin condemned the operation as a “reckless act of aggression” that risks igniting a broader war.
- He highlighted the concurrent bombardment in Gaza and expressed concern for the suffering of Palestinian civilians.
- Israel defended the strikes as a preemptive measure to block Iran’s atomic weapon development despite U.S. and expert assessments finding no active nuclear program.
- Stalin urged global leaders to pursue restraint, justice and meaningful diplomacy to de-escalate mounting tensions.