The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

Condemn the Attacks on Iran

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the attacks on Iran launched by the US and Israel. These attacks are carried out in flagrant violation of Iran’s national sovereignty, the UN Charter and all international treaties.

The US and Israel carried out these attacks ignoring the ongoing negotiations with Iran. It is amply clear from the attacks and the statements of US President Donald Trump that they never believed in these negotiations. The US is acting as a belligerent bully, attacking sovereign countries at will. The attack on Iran follows its recent attack on Venezuela and threats issued to Cuba.

The attack on Iran comes immediately after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Israel. The Government of India should unequivocally condemn the attacks on its friendly country Iran and demand the immediate cessation of hostilities.