Kashmiri Leaders Urge Diplomacy Over War in Meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister
· World · The Hindu, CNBC
During the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate meetings with senior Kashmiri religious leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Aga Syed Hassan, and Molvi Imran Raza Ansari. The Kashmiri delegation, led by Mirwaiz, strongly advocated for diplomacy over war as a means to resolve regional conflicts, citing the devastation in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran itself. They expressed solidarity with Iran’s people amid ongoing war, highlighting the suffering of innocent lives and infrastructure destruction. The leaders also warned against deepening sectarian divisions within the Muslim world. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.
Why it matters
The call for diplomacy by Kashmiri leaders carries weight in regional geopolitics, as Kashmir remains a flashpoint between India and Pakistan. Iran’s engagement with Kashmiri stakeholders could signal broader regional alliances, while the warning against sectarianism underscores growing concerns over Muslim unity amid escalating conflicts. The Iranian government’s response to these appeals may influence its stance on global peace efforts.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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