KUALA LUMPUR: The authorities will maintain a particular assembly this afternoon to discuss the newest situation in Iran, together with the opportunity of repatriating Malaysians, following Israel’s assault on that nation, mentioned Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pix).
The Prime Minister mentioned the assembly can be held with the Foreign Ministry.
He reiterated Malaysia’s stand of condemning Israel’s bombing of the Iranian consulate in the Syrian capital early this month, which provoked Iran into launching a retaliatory strike in opposition to Israel.
“The Zionist Israel has cruelly attacked the Iranian consulate (in Damascus), so this violated all worldwide legal guidelines. But should you take a look at the narratives and statements from Western international locations, virtually none condemned or protested,” he informed reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Bandar Teknologi Kajang right here right this moment.
He mentioned Iran had retaliated with a managed assault on Israel and now Israel was utilizing this as an excuse to strike again at Iran.
“Our stand is first, we should condemn the assault on the embassy. Second, we would like peace.
“The individuals affected are usually not solely these in the Middle East, the Arab world, Iran however the entire world as a result of this may trigger oil costs to shoot up, transport (value) to surge,” he mentioned.
He mentioned Malaysia was pushing for peace ensures and a forceful cease to the atrocities dedicated by Israel, as the large Western powers have been reluctant to take motion to verify Israel’s aggression.
International information companies reported that Israel launched an assault on Iranian soil right this moment in response to Iran’s strike final weekend which noticed about 300 missiles and drones fired in the direction of Israel.
