Saudi Arabia, Malaysia condemn Israel’s attacks on Iran
A general view of Tehran after several explosions were heard in Tehran on October 26, 2024. (AFP Photo)
Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned Israel’s latest military attacks on Iran, calling them a “violation of Iranian sovereignty” and a breach of international law.
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed the kingdom’s “condemnation and denunciation” of the attacks early Saturday local time, saying they constitute a “serious violation of Iran’s territorial integrity and contradicts established international norms and laws.”
The kingdom reiterated its “firm stance against the continued escalation of conflict and the expansion of violence,” which it warned poses a “threat to the security and stability of the region and its people.”
Saudi Arabia urged all parties involved to exercise “maximum restraint and to take active steps to reduce tension.”
The statement cautioned of the consequences of ongoing military confrontations, calling for “immediate efforts to de-escalate the situation.”
The Israeli army said Saturday that it had completed targeted airstrikes on Iranian military facilities in response to Iran’s large-scale Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel.
Iran said that it is ready to retaliate against Israeli “aggression.”
Malaysia condemns attacks
Malaysia on Saturday strongly condemned Israel’s latest attacks on Iran, calling them a violation of international law.
In a statement, the foreign ministry said the attacks by the Zionist Israeli regime on a sovereign state are a blatant breach of international law and seriously undermine regional stability.
“Malaysia calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the cycle of violence,” it said, adding that Israel’s continued attacks with impunity have severely affected and will continue to affect the security and future stability of the Middle East, bringing the region closer to the brink of a wider conflict.
Israel announced early Saturday that its military had carried out “precise strikes” on “military targets” in Iran, as explosions were heard in the capital Tehran.
Israeli army radio said dozens of Israeli aircraft had launched attacks on the capital Tehran, Meshed, and a power station in Karaj.
Later, the military announced that it had completed targeted airstrikes on Iranian military facilities.
The strikes were in response to recent missile attacks by Tehran on Israel.
