J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, on Sunday voiced profound grief and deep anguish over the rapidly escalating and volatile situation in Iran and the wider Gulf region following the reported joint U.S.-Israeli military operation that led to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei, on Saturday.
In a heartfelt statement, Lone described the unfolding developments as deeply distressing and tragic, terming the killing of the Iranian Supreme Leader as an act that has intensified uncertainty and sorrow across the region.
“The developments in Iran and the Gulf region are distressing to say the least. And extremely sad and brutal is the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei. I pray for peace in Iran and the Gulf region. May peace prevail. And May Allah grant patience to those who are in a state of mourning,” he stated.
Lone also raised serious concern over the fate of thousands of families anxiously awaiting the safe return of their loved ones stranded in conflict-affected zones. He emphasized the emotional turmoil faced by these families amid growing instability.
“These are extremely disturbing times with families worried about their loved ones stuck in countries overtaken by conflict. Hope they all return their home unharmed,” he added.
