Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah slammed the United States’ attack on Iran, describing it as ‘unnecessary and deeply troubling’.
In a post he shared on X, the Congress veteran accused the Donald Trump-led administration of ‘speaking of peace but choosing the path of war.’
The United States’ attack on Iran is unnecessary and deeply troubling. While speaking of peace, it has chosen the path of war.
In an emotional note, Siddaramaiah also expressed condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He offered prayers for the departed leader’s soul, wishing that it attain eternal peace. His remarks reflected both political criticism and a humanitarian appeal, highlighting the human cost of geopolitical conflicts.
I strongly condemn this contradiction and express my condolences on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. I pray that his soul attain eternal peace.


