As US Launches Airstrikes on Iran, Owaisi Questions Pakistan’s Nobel Prize Endorsement

As the US bombs Iran, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi questions Pakistan’s recommendation of Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Following significant military action against Iran, Pakistan expressed grave concerns about the strikes, marking a stark contrast from their previous endorsement of Trump’s peacekeeping role. Owaisi critiques the justifications for military action based on nuclear threats.

In a dramatic turn of events, the United States has escalated its military involvement in the Middle East by targeting three nuclear facilities in Iran, sparking significant backlash. AIMIM leader and Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi, used this opportunity to directly challenge Pakistan, questioning whether they really wanted US President Donald Trump to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for these actions.

Just the day before, Pakistan had announced its intention to recommend Trump for the prestigious award, citing his role during the recent India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad declared that the US intervention during that crisis highlighted Trump’s potential as a peacekeeper. However, following today’s airstrikes, the tone shifted dramatically; Pakistan expressed that it is now “gravely concerned” about the recent escalation in hostilities in the region.

The Pakistani government’s statement condemned the airstrikes, claiming they violated international law and affirmed Iran’s right to self-defense as per the UN Charter. Owaisi seized on this contradiction, questioning in an interview with ANI whether Pakistan would still support Trump’s bid for a Nobel Peace Prize and if their military leaders had meet with Trump regarding these actions. “Did their General have dinner with Trump for this?” he asked, implying a skepticism of their previous endorsement.

Furthermore, Owaisi voiced his criticisms about the narrative surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities, suggesting that similar claims had been used to justify actions in Iraq and Libya without substantial evidence. His comments reflect a broader sentiment of skepticism regarding the justifications for military intervention based on nuclear threats.

The airstrikes targeted notable Iranian sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan — marking the first US military actions against Iran since the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Trump remarked that “Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.”

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned these actions, labeling them as “brutal military aggression” and a significant violation of the UN Charter. They called out the US for its collaboration with Israel, criticizing American foreign policy as hostile towards Iran, a nation striving for independence and peace.

In summary, Owaisi’s remarks come at a time of significant geopolitical tension, questioning Pakistan’s initial support for Trump amid the US’s controversial military campaign in Iran. The situation illustrates the complexities of international relations in the region and highlights the contrasting narratives surrounding military interventions and the pursuit of peace. As tensions escalate, the responses from both the US and Iran will be watched closely worldwide.

Original Source: www.ndtv.com

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