Israeli strike on Iran blatant escalation of violence and war
KUALA LUMPUR: Israel's offensive strikes on Iran are not only a blatant escalation of violence and agitation for war, but also a further destabilising action in an already fragile regional dynamic .
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the economic fallout from these attacks was evident, particularly in the surge in global oil prices.
He said Malaysia's representatives had repeatedly raised the issue of Gaza on the world stage, yet the bombardments continued.
"Almost two years ago, when these violations of international law began, we warned that it may grow into a regional hot war and indeed it has, when Israel escalated the conflict by launching offensive strikes on Iran.
"Malaysia condemns these attacks. We view it not only as a blatant escalation of violence and agitation for war, but also, as a further destabilising action in an already unstable regional dynamic.
"The economic fallout from these attacks is clear to see. Global oil prices have already surged, as stakeholders expect major supply disruptions," he said in his speech at the welcoming dinner of the 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.
He said the bombardments in Gaza would persist as long as members of the international community continued to excuse genocidal actions as self-defence.
Last Friday, Israel launched a series of strikes on Iranian territory, reportedly killing several high-ranking military officials and scientists. In retaliation, Iran fired ballistic missiles at several locations in Israel, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries.
No Malaysians in Iran have been reported affected by the attacks.
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