‘Thankful to the almighty’: JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah on Iran-Israel ceasefire

Jun 24, 2025 03:21 PM IST

Abdullah pointed to the impression of the continuing battle on the world economic system and stated, “This would have impacted their economic system and of the world.”

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah at Katra Railway Station on June 19(PTI/File)

“I am thankful to the Almighty if there is indeed a ceasefire; it is good. Innocent people were being killed…Nobody has surrendered before anyone, neither Iran nor America. But out of humanity, they said that this should be stopped,” he stated.

Abdullah pointed to the impression of the continuing battle on the world economic system and stated, “This would have impacted their economy and the economy of the rest of the world…This was a global pressure on America to end this.”

As per the current growth, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and stated that he has ordered Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to “respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran,” The Times of Israel reported.

Katz’s assertion comes after Iran launched two ballistic missiles at Israel after a ceasefire was supposed to come back into impact. Both missiles had been intercepted. IDF Chief of Staff Lt General Eyal Zamir, in an ongoing evaluation, stated, “In light of the grave violation of the ceasefire by the Iranian regime, we will strike with force,” The Times of Israel reported.

Earlier, the IDF Home Front Command stated individuals in northern Israel can exit bomb shelters after the newest missile hearth from Iran. Earlier, sirens had been heard in Northern Israel as a brand new ballistic missile assault from Iran. People who had been current in areas the place sirens had been heard have been requested to stay in bomb shelters till additional discover, The Times of Israel reported.

The assertion follows Israel’s announcement that it has agreed to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran and vowed to “respond forcefully” in case there’s any violation of the truce. Israel thanked Trump and the US for “their defensive support and for their participation in removing the Iranian nuclear threat.”

In an announcement, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office stated, “In light of having achieved the objectives of the operation, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel agrees to the President’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire. Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.”

Earlier, Trump introduced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” in what would result in an finish to the battle simply hours after Tehran focused American Air bases within the Middle East. In a submit shared on Truth Social, Trump stated Israel and Iran would probably trade ultimate blows over the following six hours earlier than the deal would come into place on Tuesday.

“Iran will start the ceasefire and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the ceasefire and, upon the 24th Hour, an official end to the 12-Day War,” he said.

The battle between Israel and Iran began on June 13 when the previous launched a large airstrike on Iranian navy and nuclear websites, codenamed “Operation Rising Lion”. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated a large-scale drone and missile marketing campaign referred to as ‘Operation True Promise 3’, concentrating on Israeli fighter jet gasoline manufacturing services and vitality provide centres.

Tensions escalated additional after the US carried out precision airstrikes early Sunday morning on three key Iranian nuclear services beneath “Operation Midnight Hammer.” Iran retaliated by launching a number of missiles at US navy installations in Qatar and Iraq, together with the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar–the largest US navy base within the area. 

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