African state condemns Israeli strikes on Iran
Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday. During the call, Attaf reaffirmed Algeria's firm condemnation of the Israeli attacks on Iran.
Attaf called the Israeli strikes an 'aggression,' emphasizing the urgent need for the UN Security Council to intervene and uphold the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
Algeria's Foreign Ministry earlier released a statement accusing Israel of pursuing 'a policy based on the illusion of ensuring its own security and stability at the expense of that of its neighbors,' starting with the Palestinians and extending to surrounding countries 'without exception.'
During the Monday phone call, Araghchi briefed Attaf on the aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes, which he said posed an ongoing threat to the stability and security of the wider Middle East, according to the Algerian Foreign Ministry's statement.
The conversation took place days after Israeli warplanes launched a series of coordinated attacks across Iran, targeting critical infrastructure – including a uranium enrichment site in Natanz, and assassinated several senior military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran responded by firing dozens of ballistic missiles into Israel.
The Israeli strikes have drawn sharp rebukes from several African governments. South Africa, which has brought genocide charges against Israel over its military campaign in Gaza, said the attacks on Iranian soil raised serious legal questions about sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Egypt also criticized the operation, describing it as an 'extremely dangerous regional escalation' and 'a blatant' violation of international norms.
Meanwhile, Sudan's transitional government has ordered the immediate evacuation of its nationals from Iran. According to the Sudan News Agency, Prime Minister Kamil Idriss issued the directive during a phone conversation with Sudan's ambassador in Tehran, Abdel Aziz Hassan Salih, on Saturday.
Sudan earlier criticized Israel for its 'unjust aggression' against Iran, calling it a 'serious threat' to international peace and security.
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