KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denounced in the strongest terms the United States-backed Israeli attacks on Iran, following a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

In a statement released today, Anwar said he conveyed Malaysia's deepest condolences to the people of Iran for the significant losses suffered, including high-level political and military figures as well as innocent civilians, children, and other non-combatants.

"Malaysia condemns any action targeting civilians, as it clearly violates international law, humanitarian principles and the values of justice," Anwar said.

He said that during their conversation, Pezeshkian ha...