India remains silent on U.S.-Israel strike killing Iran’s leader, citing neutrality amid regional escalation.

BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo dismissed Sonia Gandhi's criticism of India's silence on the U.S.-Israel airstrikes that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reaffirming India’s longstanding non-alignment policy and role as a neutral mediator. He emphasized India’s consistent call for de-escalation and peace, noting its tradition of diplomacy amid global tensions. Gandhi criticized the government for not condemning the assassination, calling the silence a failure of neutrality and a threat to India’s global credibility, especially after Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes across the region. India has not issued a formal statement on the killing, maintaining a cautious, peace-focused stance amid escalating regional instability.