The Kashmiri Shia Muslims held a demonstration in Srinagar today in support of Iran, condemning the US’ interference in Iran’s internal affairs. Similar agitations were held in Budgam, where demonstrators marched from Imambara to Main Chowk to oppose US actions.
Pro-Iran protests staged in Kashmir; parties seek safe evacuation of stranded students. (ANI)
With tensions escalating in Iran following US President Donald Trump’s threats of military action, some protests have also erupted in India against the United States. The Kashmiri Shia Muslims held a demonstration in Srinagar today in support of Iran, condemning the US’ interference in Iran’s internal affairs. Similar agitations were held in Budgam, where demonstrators marched from Imambara to Main Chowk to oppose US actions.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also commented on the evolving situation in Iran and blamed the United States for interfering in the internal matters of Muslim countries, in the name of restoring democracy. “The greatest destruction in Muslim countries has been caused by America. The example of Gaza is right in front of us. The people of Iran should not fall for this deception and should stand with their own government,” she said.
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Mufti also took a dig at the BJP government for the changing relations between India and Iran. She said, “Iran and India have had very close relations. Iran has also had very close relations with Kashmir, but ever since the BJP government came to power in India, the entire system in the country has changed…”
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The unrest in Iran began in December 2025, with reports of clashes escalating between protesters and security forces in recent days. The violent protests have resulted in an estimated death toll ranging from under 3,000 to more than 12,000, according to media reports.
Amid the nationwide unrest in Iran, there are reports of several Indians, including many students from Kashmir, being stranded in Iran. Expressing concern for their children, the families of these students have urged the Indian Government to ensure their early evacuation. According to sources, the MEA is preparing to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from Iran amid the evolving situation there.
Several political leaders, including PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid, have written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, seeking immediate measures from the government for the rescue of Kashmiri students trapped in Iran amid the tense situation there.
Mufti said, “Not only students from Jammu and Kashmir but students from across the country are stranded in Iran. I have previously requested and appealed to Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar to arrange special flights for their evacuation…”
However, in a video posted on social media, some Kashmiri students studying in Gulistan University of Medical Science in Iran shared a message that they are safe in Gorgan. They said, “On behalf of all the students at Gorgan Gulistan University, we are safe. The university is fulfilling all our needs, and officials regularly check on us, so there is no need to worry. As soon as our internet is restored, we will contact our parents. Please stay calm and do not worry.”
On safe evacuation of Indians from Iran, J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for instant action when it comes to safe rescue of Indians from a conflict zone. She said, “Since our Prime Minister took office in 2014, his priority has always been to evacuate students first from any conflict zone, ensuring that no child is left behind. Therefore, I don’t think any Indian children will face any difficulties…”
Yesterday, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah had also spoken to EAM Dr S Jaishankar about the evolving situation in Iran. He informed that EAM has assessed the situation on ground and assured that all steps will be taken to safeguard the lives of students and other people from J&K who are in Iran now.
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