National Conference (NC) President and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday voiced serious concern over the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and sharply criticised Muslim nations for their silence in the face of US-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Speaking to media , Abdullah said, “I am disappointed that the Muslim world is silent. Today, Iran is in this condition, but tomorrow, it will be them who will be destroyed by the US. If they won’t wake up today, they must wait for their turn.”
Abdullah warned that the apparent lack of unity in the Muslim world could make them vulnerable to future conflicts. Drawing an emotional parallel to the historic Battle of Karbala, he said: “If they think Iran will abandon its ambition, they are mistaken. Iran remembers Karbala; they think this is the second Karbala. They may get their necks chopped off, but they will not bow down.”
The former CM also commented on the Western ambition for regime change in Iran, questioning whether toppling the current government would lead to stability. “America and Israel have long wanted to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but if they believe these attacks will force Iran to abandon its plans, they are deluded,” he said.
The remarks came in the backdrop of fresh Israeli Air Force (IAF) airstrikes on military sites in western Iran, carried out in response to missile attacks on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and central regions.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they struck Iranian ballistic missile launchers and military positions. According to the Times of Israel, these strikes neutralised launchers and Iranian soldiers who were reportedly responsible for the earlier missile barrage on Israel.
Israel’s national emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) updated the casualty toll from the Iranian missile attacks, stating that 16 people were injured, with one man moderately hurt by shrapnel and 15 others sustaining minor injuries.
Meanwhile, the US military, under President Donald Trump’s orders, launched a major strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, using B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs (MOPs). These strikes, aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, have drawn international concern over possible escalation in the region.
In his post-strike address, President Trump warned Iran of further action if peace is not reached swiftly, stating: “There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we’ve witnessed over the last eight days.”
Iran condemned the attacks, calling them a “savage aggression” and a violation of international law, vowing to continue its nuclear programme.
As tensions rise, Farooq Abdullah’s comments reflect wider fears about the potential spread of conflict and the broader implications for regional stability, especially for Muslim-majority nations that have so far refrained from taking a strong stand on the crisis.