I have been in favour of doves in West Asia or other conflicts, says Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor advocates for peace in the West Asia conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and international cooperation.

The damage being done to the combatants, the neighbourhood, and the wider region, including to India, due to the West Asia conflict has "crossed all acceptable limits" and it must be made to stop, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said.

Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event in New Delhi on Friday (March 20, 2026), Mr. Tharoor said that he's been someone who has always been "in favour of the doves" in this particular conflict and most of the conflicts.

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He was asked to comment on the hawkish remarks emanation from both sides when it comes to the West Asia conflict which began three weeks ago, with no end in sight.

"This is a serious issue. This is not a small matter, it's affecting the ordinary lives of Indians and of others everywhere. I think that we should be part of (efforts), and ideally we should lead an international effort to bring this war to an end. There are many countries that will join us. No one wants to see this war continue," he said.

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