World leaders must act before further disaster: Former Karnataka CM Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has appealed to global leaders to immediately intervene and stop the ongoing conflict in West Asia before it leads to further catastrophe.

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Monday (March 2, 2026), he expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict and said while Israel has launched attacks on Iran, Iran is retaliating, creating a “highly alarming situation.”

“Not only Israel but also the United States stands behind the current developments. The West Asia is a crucial region for the world’s economic and cultural stability and has historically witnessed several wars. Earlier, wars were fought over Jerusalem in the name of religion. Now conflicts are being driven by petroleum and religious issues. The United States is trying to assert control over oil resources and is not in a position to heed anyone’s advice,” he said.

Responding to a question about the possibility of a third world war, the former CM said China and Russia have not yet entered the battlefield and appear to be observing the situation strategically. “If they join the war, it could escalate to a much larger scale. Before such a major disaster occurs, world leaders must act to stop the war,” he said.