KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia stands in solidarity with all Muslims and communities in the Middle East who have been affected by the tensions caused by the actions of the United States (US) and Israel in launching attacks on Iran on Saturday (Feb 28).
In a Facebook post on Saturday (March 1), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia prays for the well-being of Muslims and all communities affected in the Middle East.
He also expressed hope that peace, justice and stability can soon be restored in the Middle East.
The US and Israel launched a series of attacks on targets in Iran on Saturday, including Tehran, with reports of civilian casualties.
Iran has carried out retaliatory missile attacks on Israeli territory as well as on US military facilities in the Middle East.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in the attack on Saturday morning, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
In a separate tweet, Anwar said an immediate and unconditional ceasefire was urgently needed following Israel's attack on Iran, which was dragging the Middle East to the brink of disaster.
He also urged Israel, the US and Iran to stop all provocative actions and return to the diplomatic and dialogue table.
"Any provocative action will only trigger a bigger crisis, undermine regional stability and risk dragging more countries into a conflict that is difficult to contain," the Prime Minister said.
Meanwhile, in an excerpt of his speech included in the same tweet, Anwar described the tension in the Middle East resulting from the US and Israel's attack on Iran on Saturday as a great tragedy for Muslims.
"Rarely in human history have so many tragedies befallen the people. Decades of countries being colonised, raped, land seized, continue to happen before our eyes.
"May Allah SWT give us strength, take care of ourselves, our families, our communities, our country and also pray for our friends who continue to defend the principles of truth and justice," he said. – Bernama
