13.06.2025
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:
Halt Israel’s Attack on Iran
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly denounces the Israeli attack on Iran and demands an immediate halt to the ongoing military operations. This act once again demonstrates that Israel is behaving like a rogue state, launching attacks on countries in West Asia at will and violating international laws and conventions.
Israel has carried out a series of strikes against Iran, resulting in the deaths of senior nuclear scientists, army generals, and numerous civilians. Statements from Israeli officials suggest that this assault was planned months in advance. The objective appears to be the assertion of Israel’s hegemony over the entire West Asian region. Regardless of official US pronouncements, it is evident that such an operation would not have been possible without American support—either tacit or direct. Without this backing, Israel would neither have the confidence nor the capacity to carry out such aggressive military action.
It is a well-known fact that Israel possesses nuclear weapons and seeks to prevent other countries in the region from developing nuclear technology, even for peaceful purposes. This attack, occurring amidst ongoing negotiations with Iran on nuclear issues, is likely to spark a broader regional conflict and plunge West Asia into deeper instability. For the past 20 months, Israel has been carrying out a genocidal war against Palestine. Now, with this attack on Iran, it is clear that Israel seeks to eliminate any potential challenge to its dominance in the region.
The international community, led by the United Nations, must intervene without delay to restrain Israel’s aggression. The Government of India must add its voice to the global condemnation of this attack and actively urge Israel to cease its military operations immediately.
It is highly deplorable that India chose to abstain from voting in support of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. Such actions only serve to embolden Israel and its continued aggression in the region. India has long-standing relations with both Iran and Palestine, which need to be respected and strengthened. The BJP-led Government must end its tacit support for Israel and take a clear stand for peace and justice in West Asia.