The shadow of war looms large over the Middle East as Donald Trump greenlights U.S. action against Iran, assuring its populace of impending freedom. Amid this flashpoint, Congress heavyweights in India have sounded the alarm, focusing laser-sharp on the peril facing Indian workers and residents there.
Rahul Gandhi wasted no time, firing off a post on X: the spiking U.S.-Israel-Iran friction is alarming, and protecting Indians in the region tops the agenda. ‘Government, act now with proactive safeguards,’ he implored.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, followed suit on the same platform, decrying the post-tension spike in military posturing against Iran. ‘Our party’s gravely concerned; regional peace is non-negotiable,’ he wrote. Demands were clear: exhaustive steps for Indian safety across Iran and the Middle East.
Jairam Ramesh delivered a scathing takedown, exposing Trump’s pivot from faux negotiations—goaded by Netanyahu and U.S. hawks—to outright invasion for power shift. ‘We condemn it outright,’ Ramesh posted. ‘India should mediate an end to fighting and lock down security for our vast West Asian workforce.’
On the world stage, Macron of France begged Israel-Iran to stand down, calling the brewing war a planetary peril with conditions worsening fast. France is geared up for self-defense and ally aid. Saudi alerts rang out over Iranian threats to the Gulf.
India’s stakes couldn’t be higher, with economic lifelines and human lives in the balance. Opposition outcry from Congress could catalyze emergency protocols, from consular alerts to airlifts if needed. This moment demands national unity beyond politics to shield citizens from crossfire.