In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi – senior Iranian diplomat and representative of Ayatollah Khamenei in India – says Iran has “always been ready for negotiations,” but accuses the U.S. of breaking trust by launching strikes during past dialogue efforts. He defends Iran’s regional actions as “self-defence” against U.S. military bases in Gulf nations and rejects claims linked to intelligence-driven strikes. Amid growing anger across West Asia, he insists Iran seeks “peace, not conflict,” but maintains that talks must happen “with dignity” and without dictation from world powers.
Israel-Iran War | Smoke Rises Over Sharjah, Dubai After Iranian Missile And Drone Strikes
Iranian strikes on the UAE’s Sharjah and Dubai cities on Sunday triggered massive plumes of smoke, with industrial areas and warehouses set alight. The attacks involved 165 ballistic missiles and…

