In the wake of devastating US and Israeli strikes that claimed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei’s life, global tensions have spiked. Echoes of condemnation resound in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and pockets of India, where voices demand PM Modi’s mediation. But Bollywood luminary Javed Akhtar offers a startling twist, positioning China as the ‘last option’ to halt the aggressors.
Akhtar’s X tirade cuts deep: ‘This time, Trump and Israel have gone too far. Permitting them to ravage Iran like Iraq would erode China’s credibility worldwide.’ He accuses leaders like Netanyahu and Trump of cornering foes into unavoidable counterstrikes, risking broader chaos.
The platform buzzed with divided opinions. Pro-Akhtar commenters stress the urgency of checking US-Israel power, hinting at threats to India. Critics counter with barbs, calling him overly sentimental due to cultural ties. Not new to controversy, Akhtar has history—fiercely rejecting the Taliban as the planet’s lowest scum, irrespective of politics.
From scriptwriting hits to opining on world affairs, Akhtar embodies fearless discourse. His domestic takes are as pointed as his global ones. This China-centric appeal amid Middle East mayhem challenges conventional wisdom, prompting questions about emerging multipolar realities. With Iran’s next moves uncertain, Akhtar’s voice adds fuel to the geopolitical inferno, urging a rethink of who holds the reins of power.