KUCHING, June 22 — Interference by major powers such as the United States in the Iran-Israel conflict will only worsen the situation and undermine regional stability as well as the global economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
He said the US’ involvement in the conflict could escalate tensions and have a direct impact on key global trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
“Now, with the involvement of external powers, including the US, the situation will only become more volatile. If the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, it will pose a major problem to the global economy,” he told reporters after a session with the Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat central leadership council here.
Anwar said Malaysia has been consistent in urging all parties to cease violence and demanding an immediate end to Israel’s provocative actions and brutality.
“We have firmly stated that for true peace to be achieved, pressure must be applied on Israel to stop its provocative and violent behaviour towards other countries.
“Sovereign nations must not be silenced from voicing out on human rights and universal justice. Our position is clear. Independent and sovereign nations must retain the ability to speak up on issues of rights and justice,” he said.
— Bernama
