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Bangladesh has condemned Israel's military strikes on Iran, stressing the need for dialogue and respect for sovereignty as vital for fostering peace in the Middle East.
“Bangladesh unequivocally condemns the recent Israeli military strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran, viewing these actions as a severe violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of the United Nations Charter and international law,” said the foreign ministry in a statement on Sunday.
Israeli forces reportedly launched airstrikes on military installations in Tehran and two western provinces on Saturday according to bdnews24.com.
Although the Jewish state claimed to have conducted the attack using around 100 warplanes, Iran reported that four soldiers were killed and noted ‘limited damage’.
The Israeli military said its fighter jets targeted ‘missile factories and other military areas’ near Tehran and in western Iran.
Following a series of Israeli attacks on Iran's allies in the Middle East, Iran fired over 200 ballistic missiles at Israeli military bases on Oct 1, leading to Israel's retaliatory strikes on Saturday.
“Such provocations threaten to destabilise an already fragile region, with far-reaching consequences for regional and global peace and security,” the statement reads.
Bangladesh called on regional and global stakeholders to use their influence to exercise restraint to ease tensions.
“We stress that commitment to international norms, dialogue, and respect for sovereignty is paramount to maintaining stability in the Middle East region and beyond,” the statement said.
The statement concluded by urging the international community to act collectively in support of a stable Middle East, emphasising that diplomacy and mutual respect are the only viable paths to lasting peace