People in Kargil organized a significant rally on Wednesday to show their support for Iran and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei. The event took place as Iran faces widespread unrest and increasing international attention.
Processions Converge in Kargil
The rally started from multiple points across the town. One procession began at Zainabia Chowk and moved through Fatima Chowk and Isna Asharia Chowk. Another group set off from Jamia Masjid, traveling via Lal Chowk and Khomeni Chowk. All participants gathered at the Old Taxi Stand in Kargil for the main assembly.
Visuals from the event showed large crowds holding banners featuring Ayatollah Khamenei. People chanted slogans to express their solidarity with Iran.
Iran's Appeal to the United Nations
This demonstration comes during continued turmoil in Iran. The country has formally approached the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General. Iran accuses the United States of encouraging violence, interfering in its internal matters, and threatening military action. Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN circulated an official letter detailing these allegations on Wednesday.
Protests Enter Twentieth Day
Protests in Iran have now reached their twentieth day. What started as demonstrations over record inflation and a sharp decline in the national currency has grown into widespread unrest. Reports indicate agitation at more than 280 locations across the country.
Shashi Tharoor's Warning
Amid rising tensions, Congress MP and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Shashi Tharoor described the situation as very serious. He warned that developments could intensify in the coming days.
Tharoor's comments followed an advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA asked Indians to avoid travel to Iran until further notice.
Speaking to ANI, Tharoor noted that limited information is emerging from Iran due to reported internet shutdowns. He said, "It looks very serious. But we are not getting much information out of Iran; the internet has been cut. All we know is what we are getting in the media and their sources are also somewhat erratic. My understanding is that things are grim in Iran. 3000 protesters have apparently been killed."
Tharoor added that the coming days would be crucial for the Khamenei regime. He stated, "It looks like we will be looking at some serious developments in the next few days. It is crucial that if the regime is going to survive, it will have to survive the next few days in very difficult circumstances."
