PUTRAJAYA, FEB 28 /DNA/ – Malaysia has issued a strong condemnation of a series of military strikes that rocked West Asia on Friday, targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran and several other nations in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a grave violation of international law that threatens to plunge an already volatile region into deeper chaos.
In an urgent statement released this evening from Wisma Putra, the ministry confirmed it was reacting to attacks against Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes affecting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar.
“Malaysia strongly condemns the attacks against Iran and the subsequent retaliatory attacks against several countries in the region… on 28 February 2026,” the statement read.
Putrajaya framed the military actions as a direct affront to the foundational principles of international order, arguing they violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the affected nations. The ministry specifically pointed to the prohibition on the use of force enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
“Such unilateral military measures risk further destabilising an already fragile region and endangering civilian lives,” the press release stated, emphasizing the potential for the conflict to spiral out of control.
With tensions at a critical peak, the Malaysian government made an urgent appeal to all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint. The ministry warned that any further escalation could have consequences far beyond West Asia, potentially destabilizing global security and economic stability.
Reiterating its longstanding foreign policy principles, Malaysia stressed that disputes between nations must be resolved through peaceful means. “Disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, in full respect of international law,” the statement affirmed.
In a call to action for the world body, Malaysia urged the international community, particularly the United Nations, to intervene without delay. It called for “urgent and decisive action to de-escalate the situation, and restore peace and stability in the region.”
The swift and unequivocal response from Malaysia places it among the first nations in Southeast Asia to formally react to the rapidly unfolding crisis in West Asia.
