J-K Leaders Respond Differently to Reported Assassination of Iran's Khamenei

Following the reported assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israel strikes, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah condemned the act as tragic and destabilizing, urging calm and respect for mourners. Jammu and Kashmir MP Mehdi criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for expressing concern without explicitly condemning the attack, highlighting differing responses within regional leaders amid calls for peace and restraint.