Srinagar: Following the recent Israeli airstrikes, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to prioritize the safety of Kashmiri students currently in Iran.

In a post on X, Abdullah stated, “I urge @MEAIndia to take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiri students in Iran. Their families are extremely anxious, and we stand in solidarity with them during this challenging period. Every measure must be taken to protect our students.”

Numerous Sunni and Shia Muslim groups in Kashmir have denounced the Israeli attacks in Iran, which resulted in the deaths of two high-ranking generals and nuclear scientists.

The Kashmir Valley is home to many students pursuing medical and other professional studies in Iran, alongside local doctors and engineers working there.

The Shia Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir shares a strong bond with Iranian Muslims, who predominantly belong to the Shia sect.

Local religious organizations have convened meetings to express their condemnation of the Israeli strikes against Iran. Both Sunni and Shia communities have united in their disapproval of these actions.

It is noteworthy that many leading Shia scholars originate from Iran, and their religious interpretations are widely followed by Shia Muslims in India.

Developments in Iran are closely monitored by the Shia population in Kashmir.

Israel's airstrikes on Iran early Friday morning have significantly heightened regional tensions, raising fears of a larger conflict between these long-time adversaries. These strikes are part of growing worries regarding Tehran's nuclear ambitions and the perceived threats they pose to Israeli security.

In response, Iran has launched over 100 drones targeting Israel.

Several Arab nations have strongly condemned Israel's actions against Iran, while the United States has labeled the attack as a ‘unilateral action’, clarifying that it was not involved.