Malaysia condemns Israel's alleged attempts to derail US-Iran peace talks

Malaysia has strongly condemned what it describes as attempts by Israel to sabotage peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan expressed concern that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has repercussions beyond the region, directly impacting the global economy, including Malaysia.

Despite a preliminary understanding, or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the US and Iran, which reportedly includes 14 main conditions and a 60-day ratification period, Hasan stated that some parties are actively working against an end to the hostilities. He specifically identified Israel as a party unwilling to see the war conclude, aiming instead for Iran's destruction.

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There are parties who do not want to see this war end in West Asia, namely Israel. Israel wants to see Iran destroyed as much as possible.

"There are parties who do not want to see this war end in West Asia, namely Israel. Israel wants to see Iran destroyed as much as possible," Hasan told the Dewan Rakyat. He was responding to a question about Malaysia's stance on the US-Iran MoU aimed at ending the conflict.

Hasan pointed to Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon, even as the MoU addresses issues of withdrawal and cessation of hostilities, as evidence of these efforts. "Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. What signal are they trying to send to the world? They do not want peace and order to exist in that area because they have certain interests," he added.

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Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. What signal are they trying to send to the world? They do not want peace and order to exist in that area because they have certain interests.