Israeli strike will not go unanswered: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned the Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, Syria, labeling it a "cowardly crime" that will not go unanswered.
In response to the strike that resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals and five other officers, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a former commander of Iran's elite Quds force, Raisi asserted that the Zionists would not achieve their objectives through such actions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei echoed Raisi's sentiments, emphasizing that Israel would face repercussions for its attack on the Iranian consulate. Khamenei pledged that Iran would ensure that the perpetrators faced punishment for their actions.
Additionally, Iran's Lebanese ally, Hezbollah, issued a statement condemning the strike and vowed that the enemy responsible would face punishment and revenge for their actions.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
