Iran Ready To Halt Military Actions If Israel Ceases Attacks
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Iran is prepared to halt military actions and embrace peace, provided that Israel ceases its attacks on the sovereign territories of Palestine and Iran, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
This was conveyed by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during a phone conversation with Anwar regarding the latest developments in the conflict between Iran and the Zionist Israeli regime.
'President Masoud confirmed that Iran is ready to stop military actions and welcome peace, on the condition that Israel halts its attacks on the sovereign territories of Palestine and Iran.
'He also appealed for my assistance in conveying this position to other Islamic nations, urging them not to be swayed by biased narratives and to understand the true context of Iran's response,' Anwar said in a post on Facebook today.
According to Anwar, Malaysia has firmly reiterated its position in strongly condemning the Israeli attacks on Gaza and Iran, which have claimed the lives of not only civilians but also senior military leaders and Iranian scientists.
'These actions go beyond the bounds of humanity and violate the principles of international laws,' he said.
He said Malaysia remains consistent in its belief that violence is not the path forward.
However, within the framework of universal justice, the country recognises Iran's right to respond to any form of aggression that violates its sovereignty, Anwar added.
'It is hypocritical for the world to acknowledge Israel's strength while denying Iran its legitimate right to self-defence,' he said.
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