Congress leader Sonia Gandhi launched a sharp critique of the Indian government’s silence over the escalating Iran -Israel tensions, calling it a “surrender of values” and a departure from India’s historic diplomatic legacy.
In her op-ed for The Hindu, Sonia Gandhi condemned Israel’s June 13 airstrike on Iranian territory as an illegal act and a clear violation of national sovereignty. The attack triggered a major spike in military tensions across the Middle East.
She expressed concern over India’s muted response. Sonia Gandhi stated that remaining neutral in such situations signals a diplomatic failure and contradicts India’s traditional role as a promoter of peace and dialogue.
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Highlighting India’s decades-long commitment to balanced foreign policy, She said the Modi-led government has abandoned India’s global responsibility. She warned that this lack of action could damage India’s global image.
Sonia Gandhi reminded readers of India’s historic ties with both Iran and Israel, particularly Iran’s past diplomatic support on key issues like Kashmir. She noted that India’s cooperation with Iran includes the Chabahar Port project, critical to regional trade.
She urged New Delhi to use all available diplomatic channels to defuse tensions and promote peace. Sonia Gandhi called on the Centre to reassert India’s voice on the international stage, especially amid rising global instability.
The Congress leader emphasized that continuing to ignore international conflicts risks damaging India’s moral authority. She concluded by urging India to advocate for peace, uphold international law, and recommit to its principled foreign policy traditions
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