Indian Muslim body condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran
Indian Muslim organization urges UN intervention after US-Israel strikes on Iran and killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A prominent Muslim organization in India has condemned the recent U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran, describing the operation as an act of aggression against a sovereign country and warning that the conflict could escalate into a wider global crisis.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), an influential body that represents segments of India’s Muslim community on religious and legal matters, called on the United Nations and international powers to urgently intervene to prevent further escalation.
In a public statement issued this week, the organization said the strikes had taken place at a time when diplomatic discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program were reportedly underway.
According to the board, negotiations between Washington and Tehran had been mediated by Oman, whose foreign minister, Badr Al-Busaidi, had been facilitating talks between the two sides. The organization said the military attack came shortly after those diplomatic contacts broke down.
Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas, a spokesperson for the board, said the sequence of events raised questions about whether the negotiations had been used as a delaying tactic before the military operation.
The group also expressed grief over the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the strikes. Community representatives described the killing as a major loss for the Muslim world and argued that targeting the political leadership of a sovereign country during a conflict raises serious legal and ethical concerns under international law.
Analysts say the escalation has already heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with several Western governments backing the United States while Russia and China have signaled political support for Iran.
The Indian Muslim body warned that the alignment of major global powers around the conflict increases the risk that the confrontation could expand beyond the region.
The organization also raised concerns about India’s response to the crisis, arguing that New Delhi has historically maintained diplomatic relations with both Western countries and Iran.
According to the statement, the absence of a public condolence message from the Indian government following Khamenei’s death reflects a shift from India’s earlier foreign policy approach.
In its appeal, the organization urged the United Nations and world governments to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from widening.
It warned that continued escalation in the Middle East could have far-reaching consequences for global stability, including disruptions to energy markets, trade routes and the broader international economy.
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