Israel Attack On Iran 'Zionist Terrorism'; Indian Govt Should Condemn It: Kerala CM

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned Israel's actions against Iran as "Zionist terrorism," urging India to protest and the UN to intervene.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Source : PTI

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday termed Israel's attack on Iran as "Zionist terrorism" and urged the Indian government to take a clear stand condemning the same.

Terming Israel's actions as a threat to world peace, Vijayan said the Indian government should take a clear stand with regard to the conflict in West Asia and raise a strong protest against Israel.

The CM further said that the international community should raise its voice against the attack on Iran in violation of international laws and all etiquette.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference here, he also alleged that the attacks were carried out with the support of "imperialist" America.

He urged the countries across the world to intervene, under the leadership of the United Nations, and stop Israel's attacks.

Regarding those returning to the state in the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict, Vijayan said that the Resident Commissioner at Kerala House in Delhi has been instructed to arrange necessary facilities for such individuals.

He said that accommodation will be arranged at Kerala House for Keralites arriving in Delhi from Iran or Israel and will be sent to the state in accordance with the availability of flights.

The CM said that as the situation in Iran and Israel continues to be worrisome, Keralites wishing to return to the state should register their names on the NORKA Global Contact Centre's helpline numbers -- 18004253939 (Toll Free Number), +918802012345 (International Missed Call).

Information about those registering via these numbers will be forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassies in Iran and Israel for facilitating their return, he said.

Under Operation Rising Lion, Israel has conducted multiple strikes on the territory of Iran. Tehran retaliated after warning Israel and the military flare-up entered its sixth day on Wednesday. 

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