The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) commended Ayatollah Khamenei’s leadership, emphasizing his refusal to yield in the face of US and Israel strikes. Khamenei’s steadfastness, as highlighted by Uddhav Thackeray’s party in their editorial, showcased his unwavering commitment to Iran. The editorial lauded Khamenei’s patriotism and self-respect, noting his martyrdom in the struggle against global superpowers.
The editorial also criticized the collective bullying tactics of Israel and the United States, labeling them as hazardous to humanity. It accused these nations of intervening in sovereign states for economic gains under the guise of democracy or nuclear threat neutralization. The editorial cited specific incidents, including attacks on civilians despite Iran’s reported willingness to abandon its nuclear program.
Furthermore, the Shiv Sena raised concerns about India’s response to the crisis, questioning the country’s silence despite historical support from Iran. The editorial suggested that India’s muted stance might be influenced by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. It also highlighted the international community’s divided reactions to Khamenei’s death, with traditional allies like Russia and China remaining neutral or issuing empty threats.
In the midst of Iran’s 40 days of mourning, Khamenei’s demise during Ramzan has been viewed by his supporters as a lesson in national defense. The editorial posed a query regarding Prime Minister Modi’s potential observance of mourning for the deceased leader. It questioned whether Modi’s silence was driven by apprehensions of repercussions from Trump and Netanyahu.
