New Delhi

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s recent comments on the plight of Muslims in Gaza, Myanmar, and India have drawn sharp criticism from various Islamic scholars, diplomats, and politicians. India has strongly condemned Khamenei’s remarks, labeling them as misinformed and unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded by suggesting that countries commenting on minorities should review their own records before criticizing others.

Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, also reacted strongly, calling the Iranian leaders killers and oppressors of their own people. He pointed out that Muslims in democratic countries like Israel and India enjoy freedoms that are denied in Iran.

Critics argue that Iran is fueling global instability and terrorism, citing its support for Hezbollah and other militant groups. Islamic scholar Mufti Wajahat Qasmi criticized Iran for attempting to gain attention through baseless claims and urged Tehran to address its own issues instead. Mufti Shamoon Qasmi condemned Khamenei’s statements as unfounded, emphasizing that India respects the rights of its Muslim citizens.

Congress Leader Rashid Alvi suggested that the situation might have been avoided if the BJP had managed its leaders’ statements more carefully. He argued that the comments from Khamenei reflect broader concerns about India’s treatment of Muslims, influenced by domestic political rhetoric.