President Masoud Pezeshkian described Iranians’ strikes on US bases in the region as a natural response to the source of attacks on Iran, urging Muslim countries not to let adversaries exploit the situation to sow division or spark wider conflict.
President Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a phone conversation to discuss regional and international developments following recent US and Israeli aggressions against Iran.
During the call, the Iranian president described Iran’s targeting of US military bases and facilities in the region as a natural response to the source of the attacks on Iran. He stressed that Muslim countries should not allow adversaries to exploit the situation to sow division or ignite wider conflict in the region.
He also thanked the Malaysian government and people for their principled stance in condemning illegal and inhumane aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime.
The president emphasized that Iran has never sought to obtain nuclear weapons, noting that multiple reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have confirmed this, and said accusations against Iran are used as a pretext for aggression. He added that Iran seeks an end to war and hopes cooperation among Muslim nations will help prevent further escalation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed condolences over casualties resulting from the attacks, including Iranian officials and civilians, and conveyed solidarity with Iran.
He noted that the Malaysian parliament had passed a resolution condemning the US and Israeli strikes and reaffirmed Malaysia’s firm opposition to any violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Prime Minister Ibrahim also voiced concern over rising tensions in West Asia and stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts by Islamic countries to ensure regional stability and prevent further military escalation.