By bombing Iran, Trump made a mockery of his own call for talks: Congress

Congress on Monday said the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites made a mockery of President Trump's calls for continuation of talks with the Islamic republic, speaking on the issue after maintaining silence on it on the previous day.

"President Trump's decision to unleash US airpower on Iran makes a mockery of his own calls for the continuation of talks with Iran. The Indian National Congress reiterates the absolute essentiality of immediate diplomacy and dialogue with Iran," said party spokesman Jairam Ramesh.

Speaking to media persons in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "We want peace in the world. Iran is our neighbour and always stands with us in tough times. We have trade relations with Iran, and we import crude oil from them. When the question of J&K was raised in the UN, Iran took our side. We want Iran not to suffer.


He further said, "We don't want any country to attack any sovereign, democratic country... Be it Israel, Iran, or the US, they shouldn't attack any sovereign, independent country... India has always been with those who want to be at peace."