Srinagar, Jun 18: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned the US President Donald Trump’s “belligerent” statements on Iran, saying such rhetoric will further escalate tensions and push the entire West Asia region towards war and instability.
“It is highly deplorable that President Trump is now openly threatening to assassinate Iranian leaders and demanding Iran’s unconditional surrender. The large-scale mobilisation of US military fleets in West Asia further signals the United States’ readiness to join Israel in launching attacks on Iran,” the party’s Polit Bureau said in a statement issued here. “These developments are dangerous and risk pushing the region and the world to the brink of a devastating war.”
The CPI(M) said the statement from the G-7 meeting in Canada adds to this “belligerence”. “It is reprehensible that the G-7 blames Iran while it shuts its eyes to Israel’s acts of aggression. It is evident that Israel bears primary responsibility for the rising tensions and ongoing instability in West Asia. Beginning with its genocidal assault on Gaza, Israel has deliberately expanded its military actions to other countries in the region, including Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and now Iran. Without restraining Israel, peace and stability in the region will remain elusive,” it added.
The Polit Bureau further said, “The US and Western imperialism are using a rogue state, Israel, to impose their hegemony over West Asia and beyond, in blatant violation of international laws and conventions. The international community must act urgently to pressure the US and Israel to cease their aggressive actions and return to diplomacy.”
The CPI(M) said the BJP-led Indian government must abandon its pro-US, pro-Israel foreign policy stance. “A genuine commitment to the Global South requires solidarity with other nations to collectively demand an immediate end to Israel’s aggression and that of its principal backer, the United States,” the party said.
