KOTA BHARU, April 18 -- Malaysia remains firm in its independent and sovereign position to speak the truth at the international level, even if it is difficult for some countries and major world powers to accept, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said this courageous stance is reflected in Malaysia's position on the West Asian conflict, particularly the United States-backed Israeli attacks on Iran.

"In my discussion with the President of Iran (Masoud Pezeshkian), he expressed appreciation to the federal government and the Malaysian Parliament for condemning the attacks by Israel and the United States, and for giving strong support in safeguarding the right to freedom in Iran.

"We extended condolences over the martyr...