Malaysia’s Iran Stand Upholds Global Justice Principles - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stance in supporting Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty following attacks by Israel is seen as appropriate and consistent with the principles of universal justice and international law.

International affairs and political analyst from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, said Iran’s retaliation against Israel’s attacks is justified under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which recognises the right to self-defence.

“Iran’s act of self-defence is legitimate under international law, whereas Israel’s attacks clearly violate that law. Therefore, Malaysia’s position in supporting Iran in this context is appropriate and grounded in the principles of global justice,” he said.

He was speaking as a guest on Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme on the topic, ‘Iran-Israel (Rogue State) Conflict: A Spark for World War? aired tonight.

Malaysia had earlier expressed concern over the rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterating that violence is not a viable solution.

However, within the framework of universal justice, Malaysia recognises Iran’s right to respond to any form of aggression that violates its sovereignty. 

Meanwhile, Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM) president Badlishah Sham Baharin stressed that Malaysia’s position on this matter stems from its long-standing commitment to defending the rights of oppressed Palestinians.

“Malaysia has consistently defended the rights of the oppressed. For example, we have long been one of the strongest voices on the global stage advocating for the Palestinian cause.

“When this (attack) happened to Iran, Malaysia once again stood up to condemn Israel’s unwarranted aggression, as there is no international law that allows one country to attack another sovereign state under any pretext,” he said.

-- BERNAMA