Special govt meeting tonight on Middle East conflict - Anwar

A special government meeting this evening following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel is ongoing.

The meeting was scheduled to start at 6pm.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the meeting, involving relevant ministers and ministry officials, is being held to formulate immediate measures that need to be taken.

This includes the repatriation of Malaysians in the affected countries, he added.

“So, I will hold a special meeting this evening to discuss with several ministers and officials to formulate immediate steps in response to the situation.

“The tension and conflict currently occurring between Iran and Israel stem from the Zionist Israeli regime’s attack on the Iranian Consulate (in Syria), which actually violates international law, and violations usually provoke responses,” he said.

Anwar was speaking to newsmen after officiating the Fifth International Convention of BR Ambedkar and the commemoration of the late Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader’s 133rd anniversary in Shah Alam today.

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- Bernama