NC president urges Iran, US & other stakeholders to exercise restraint Srinagar, June 28: National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia, describing the situation as a grave threat to regional and global peace, security and stability. He said any action that undermines peace or derails diplomatic efforts must be strongly discouraged, urging all stakeholders to work collectively to preserve the fragile peace process in the region.