New Delhi, Feb 28 (NationPress) The Congress party on Saturday expressed strong disapproval of the joint military action taken by the United States and Israel against Iran. They called upon the Union government to step in and halt the ongoing hostilities, while also prioritizing the safety of Indian nationals in the region.

“In recent weeks, President Trump has perpetuated a facade of diplomacy and negotiation with Iran. Encouraged by Israeli Prime Minister Mr. Netanyahu and hardliners in the US, he has initiated a military campaign aimed at effecting regime change,” stated Jairam Ramesh, the Congress general secretary responsible for communication, publicity, and media, on the social media platform X.

“The Indian National Congress denounces this military action and urges the Government of India to take immediate measures to cease hostilities. The Indian government must implement all necessary actions to guarantee the safety and security of the millions of Indians residing and working in the West Asia region,” the Congress MP further emphasized.

This condemnation follows a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East prompted by the US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, marking a critical confrontation in the region.

Reports indicate that the US conducted precision airstrikes targeting suspected missile installations and command centers in Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, while Israeli forces targeted sites associated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and alleged drone production facilities.

This military offensive occurred in the wake of escalating accusations from Washington and Tel Aviv, claiming that Tehran is destabilizing the region through proxy militias and advancing its nuclear agenda beyond internationally accepted limits.

The United States characterized the strikes as essential for countering Iran’s aggressive posture, while Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation as “a decisive step to ensure regional security.”

Critics have cautioned that this action might spark a broader conflict across the Middle East.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media condemned the strikes as “an act of war,” with reports indicating that Tehran launched missile attacks on American bases in Gulf nations.

As the situation unfolds, there is global apprehension that this conflict could escalate into a prolonged confrontation with extensive ramifications.

Although Iran has a smaller expatriate community, the larger Middle East is home to nearly 9 million Indians.

The United Arab Emirates hosts approximately 3.4 million workers, followed by 2.6 million in Saudi Arabia, 1 million in Kuwait, 750,000 in Qatar, and about 700,000 in Oman. Many of these individuals are engaged in sectors such as construction, services, and healthcare.

New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation, underscoring the importance of contingency plans to safeguard its citizens in Iran and the neighboring Gulf states.