Tag: Israel

Explosions Rock Iranian Capital Amid US-Israel Attacks

TEHRAN March 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A series of explosions struck Iran’s capital early Saturday as the city came under United States (US) and Israeli attacks, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Severe explosions were reported in the northeastern areas of the city. Flashes were seen lighting up the sky, while smoke was observed rising from affected areas. Iran’s air defence systems were activated following the attacks. Iranian media also reported brief power outages in some parts of the city. Hostilities in the region have escalated since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran on Feb 28. Tehran has retaliated with waves of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, inflicting casualties and infrastructure damage, while disrupting global markets and aviation. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

TEHRAN — A series of explosions struck Iran’s capital early Saturday as the city came under United States (US) and Israeli attacks, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Severe explosions were reported in the northeastern areas of the city. Flashes were seen lighting up the sky, while smoke was observed rising from affected areas. Iran’s air defence […]

Malaysia Calls For Peaceful Resolution To West Asia Conflict – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia maintains its stance that all disputes in West Asia must be resolved through peaceful means to ease escalating tensions in the region, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said dialogue, diplomacy and close cooperation among nations remained the only way forward to de-escalate tensions and restore stability, in line with humanitarian imperatives and the principles of universal justice. Anwar said this in a Facebook post after holding telephone conversations with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman Hamad Al Khalifa, and the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan, today. “I expressed deep concern over the prolonged tensions and their implications for regional security and the well-being of the people, while also conveying condolences over the loss of lives and damage to property resulting from the retaliatory attacks,” he said. Apart from discussing regional security issues, Anwar said he and the two leaders also exchanged Aidilfitri greetings and expressed hope for the well-being, peace and prosperity of their respective nations. Regional tensions have continued to escalate since the United States (US) and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran on Feb 28. Tehran responded by launching drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf states hosting US military assets, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage, in addition to disrupting global markets and the aviation sector.

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia maintains its stance that all disputes in West Asia must be resolved through peaceful means to ease escalating tensions in the region, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said dialogue, diplomacy and close cooperation among nations remained the only way forward to de-escalate tensions and restore stability, in line […]

Ports Tighten Container Inspections Following Movements Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz .

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Malaysia will implement several mitigation measures to ensure the country’s port operations remain unaffected by potential disruptions arising from the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. He said the matter was discussed during a meeting with port operators, shipping companies and maritime […]

Russia Ready to Provide Energy to Europe if It Seeks It, Says Vladimir Putin.

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to supply energy to European countries if they showed interest, adding that Moscow was now increasing oil and gas deliveries to what he described as “reliable partners” in several regions, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a meeting on the situation in the global oil and […]

Iran Determined to Defend Sovereignty and People, Says Ambassador.

KUALA LUMPUR — Iran is determined to defend sovereignty and protecting its people amid the ongoing military conflict with the United States (US) and Israel. Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi said Tehran prioritized ending the war as soon as possible, but as a sovereign country, “the country has no choice but to retaliate […]