Asian Countries Strongly Condemn Israel's Attack On Iran: Actions To Damage Regional Security Stability

The scene in Tehran, Iran's capital, after Israel's announcement of an attack targeting military facilities in Iran on October 26, 2024. (Between/Anadolu)

ISLAMABAD - Countries in Asia such as Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Afghanistan, and Japan vehemently condemned Israel's attack on Iran on Saturday, and said it was a violation of international law.

In a statement, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said Israel's Zionist attack on the sovereignty of a country was a condemned act, a real violation of international law and seriously undermined regional stability.

"Malaysia called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the circle of violence," the statement reads and added that Israel's continued immune attack had greatly affected and would continue to affect the security and stability of the Middle East, ERA, bringing the region closer to the brink of a wider conflict.

Separately, Indonesia also expressed criticism for Israel's attack on Iran, saying that escalation and expansion of the conflict constituted a real violation of international law, suggesting Tel Aviv clearly ignored it.

"All parties must exercise maximum restraint and take no action that can increase tensions and cause further instability in the region," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement in Jakarta.

The Indonesian government insists that Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories remains the root cause of the problem of the Middle East conflict and that forming an Independent State of Palestine with a framework for a two-state solution is the only way to bring peace in the region.

Meanwhile, India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a statement expressing deep concern over the rising tensions in West Asia and its impact on regional peace and stability as well as globally.

"We reiterate our call to all relevant parties to exercise restraint and return to dialogue and diplomacy. The ongoing hostility does not benefit anyone, even as innocent hostages and civilians continue to suffer," the ministry said in a statement.

In addition to the three countries, the Taliban's interim government in Kabul, Afghanistan also strongly condemns Israeli attacks, calling them violations of international law.

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi said in a statement from her ministry that "Japan is deeply concerned" over mutual retaliation for the latest attacks in the Middle East, without directly citing Israel, condemning actions that exacerbate regional tensions and calling for maximum self-control from all parties involved.

"The peace and stability in the Middle East region is very important for Japan," Takeshi said, emphasizing his country's interests in regional stability.

The Japanese Foreign Minister promised that his government would continue diplomatic efforts to prevent further worsening of the situation while prioritizing protection for Japanese citizens abroad.