Srinagar June 22 : National Conference president and Former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said that Iran will not abandon its nuclear ambitions despite recent U.S. airstrikes on three of its nuclear facilities. Commenting on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Abdullah said that if the U.S. and Israel believe Iran will back down, they are under a misconception.
He likened Iran’s stance to the historical Battle of Karbala, saying, “Iran remembers Karbala and sees this as a second Karbala.They may get their necks chopped off, but they won’t bow down, he said.
Abdullah also criticized the push for regime change in Iran, questioning whether such a move would bring any real improvement, he said.
He also said that the U.S. and Israel have long opposed Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, but insisted that Iran is unlikely to give up its pursuit, he added. (KNS)
