Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Embassy in Iran has resumed normal operations following a temporary closure due to the conflict between Iran and Israel last June, announced Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The embassy's closure was a precautionary measure after an unprovoked airstrike by Israel on Iranian territory, which led to a retaliatory missile attack by Iran.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, has returned to Tehran after being temporarily recalled to Malaysia during the height of the conflict. While the exact date of the embassy's reopening was not disclosed, Minister Mohamad confirmed that operations have resumed.

"The temporary closure of the embassy has ended. Our Ambassador has returned to Tehran, so we are operating as usual. That is the current situation, and we hope no further conflict occurs," Mohamad stated at a press conference. He emphasized the potential global repercussions of instability in West Asia, which could extend to regions as far as Malaysia.

The conflict began with an airstrike by the Israeli military, leading to a series of retaliatory actions from Iran. In response to the escalating tensions, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry decided to evacuate its citizens, including the Ambassador, embassy staff, and their families, through a coordinated flight from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to Bangkok, Thailand, before returning to Malaysia.

Malaysia's diplomatic presence in Iran dates back to 1970, and Iran reciprocated by establishing its embassy in Kuala Lumpur in 1981. The resumption of the embassy's operations marks a significant step in maintaining diplomatic relations amid regional unrest.