Singapore condemns Iran’s attack on Israel, ‘deeply concerned’ about Middle East situation, says foreign ministry

An Israeli Air Force attack helicopter releases flares during a flyover above the Gaza Strip on April 14, 2024 amid ongoing battles in the Palestinian territory between Israel and the militant group Hamas. - AFP

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The Republic condemns the recent aerial attacks on Israel, which Iran stated were in response to an attack on its diplomatic premises in Damascus on April 1, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on April 14.

In a statement, an MFA spokesperson said these “escalating attacks exacerbate tensions and further destabilise an already tense region”.