The Opposition has condemned the Centre’s silence on the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US-Israel axis. When it reconvenes, this disturbing silence over the breakdown of international order must be debated openly and without evasion,” she added. It is disgraceful for a country like India, which was a leader of the non-aligned movement.”Lok Sabha Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi posted on X: “Our foreign policy is rooted in sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes — and it must remain consistent. When such a leader is assassinated, India should officially express grief. While Modi has expressed solidarity with Gulf countries with foreign military bases that are bearing the brunt of the war, his government has not commented on the bombing of Iran.

Source: The Telegraph March 03, 2026 23:13 UTC