PETALING JAYA: The Opposition has condemned the joint military strikes against Iran, demanding an immediate de-escalation of hostilities.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he strongly condemned the US-Israeli military strikes which violated international law.
He described the bombardments as a dangerous act that threatened peace and future diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
“The involvement of US forces in these strikes makes the risk of a wider war even greater. I call for an immediate cease to all fighting.
“Both the US and Iran must choose to continue diplomacy and dialogue,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Expressing concern over the safety of Malaysians in the affected areas, he said protecting their safety and welfare must be top priority.
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin called on the major powers and countries in the Gulf region to take the path of peace and negotiation for the sake of security and stability.
“Together with fellow Opposition MPs, I extend my condolences to the people of Iran who have lost their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“The killing of the highest leader of a sovereign nation, along with the deaths of many Iranian civilians, is a crime that goes beyond the bounds of diplomacy and international law,” he added.
