Lumut: Malaysia upholds the sovereign rights of all nations, including Iran, which was the victim of a recent Israeli attack, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that Malaysia, as a sovereign nation, must stand with Iran in its act of retaliation against Israel, to defend its rights and national dignity.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized that Malaysia must demonstrate its strength by standing up for the rights of its allies, including Iran, which has been wronged. He reiterated Malaysia's support for Iran's right to retaliate to uphold its national dignity during the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at Lumut Waterfront.

On Friday, the Israeli military launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting several nuclear and missile facilities, resulting in the deaths of several Iranian military commanders and senior scientists. In retaliation, Iran fired ballistic missiles at multiple locations in Israeli-occupied territory, causing fatalities, injuries, and damage to buildings.

According to a report by Iran's Tasnim news agency, cited by Anadolu Ajansi (AA), Israel launched another attack early Sunday morning, targeting Iran's Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran. Anwar also acknowledged Iran's resilience in developing its capabilities across various sectors, including the military, despite facing prolonged economic sanctions.

The Prime Minister noted Iran's ongoing research and discipline among its youth to pursue knowledge in fields like artificial intelligence, allowing the country to progress despite limited cooperation from other nations. He highlighted that Iran's anti-ballistic missile systems are capable of reaching Tel Aviv in response to Israeli aggression.

Anwar also criticised the stance of many European countries, which condemned Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel, pointing out their silence during Israel's initial strikes. He affirmed that under the leadership of the MADANI Government, Malaysia continues to uphold the principle of defending the rights and sovereignty of all nations.