Iran Urges IAEA To Act Against Israel

By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Iran has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take strong actions against Israel’s blatant aggression on its territory.

Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi said the IAEA should condemn Israel’s actions and prevent further violations of international laws.

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"Israel, as a non-member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), attacks the country which is a member of the NPT, so the IAEA must have a very strong position against Israel and stop them from this aggression,” he told reporters after meeting some 50 representatives from Malaysian non-governmental organisation during a solidarity visit at the Embassy here, Tuesday. 

The visit was led by the president of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM), Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid.

To a question whether Iran will leave the NPT, Valiollah said Iran remains committed to the treaty.

Iran has been a signatory to NPT since 1970.

Iran on Monday said that the authorities will decide whether to withdraw from the NPT, following IAEA’s report that found Iran is in breach of its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years.

Meanwhile, Azmi said MAPIM will hold a peaceful rally in solidarity with the Iranian people on June 20.

The group is expected to march from Masjid Tabung Haji after Friday prayers to the Embassy of the United States where it will submit a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining its stance and demands in regards to the escalating conflicts between Israel and Iran. 

Regional tension has escalated since Friday after Israel launched coordinated air strikes on multiple sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.

-- BERNAMA