Shashi Tharoor’s explosive take on Iran war, Khamenei killing, Hormuz crisis, UN role & more

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delivers a powerful and nuanced take on the escalating Iran conflict, the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the wider geopolitical fallout. Calling for restraint, Tharoor argues that India should have expressed condolences to Iran, separating sympathy from political endorsement, much like it did after the death of Ebrahim Raisi. Highlighting India’s strategic vulnerabilities, he warns of a deepening energy crisis as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil and gas supplies. With up to 80% of India’s LNG imports coming from the Gulf, the ongoing conflict is already impacting households, businesses, and inflation. From shuttered kitchens to rising fuel prices, the ripple effects are being felt nationwide. Watch the full video.