Iran’s ambassador to the UK, Seyyed Ali Mousavi, has warned the British government not to join US-Israeli airstrikes against his country, saying it would be a “gross violation” of international law. In an interview with the Sunday programme Laura Kuenssberg, Mousavi said that Iran would defend itself in all circumstances, and expects other nations, including the UK, to exercise restraint and caution in their actions.
Mousavi expressed gratitude that the UK has so far not participated in the aggression, observing that the British government has learned from the 2003 invasion of Iraq and understands the illegality of such actions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran has not initiated war but has taken retaliatory measures against attacks, targeting US military bases and installations in the region.
In a statement, the Swiss government condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran as a violation of international law, sparking widespread support on social media for the Iranian people. The Swiss government’s stance has been welcomed as a symbol of solidarity and unity with the Iranian people. Videos have surfaced on social media showing the ongoing fires in Tehran, with authorities announcing plans to increase food imports through ports in Sharjah and Fujairah.
In India, Hindu nationalist politics has raised questions about the loyalty of Muslims, with many calling for an end to such divisive rhetoric. In Kuwait, a US military base was attacked using a hybrid drone and missile, with the organisation’s officials calling for those responsible to be held accountable.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated that the conflict should never have happened, observing that the use of force is not a solution to the crisis. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran has not initiated war but has taken retaliatory measures against attacks, targeting US military bases and installations in the region.
UAE authorities have reported four fatalities in the Iranian attacks, with the deceased including Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals. In Israel, over 1900 people have been injured in the ongoing conflict since it began. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence called on people to refrain from spreading unverified information on social media.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has expressed his frustration with the government’s handling of the economy, stating that they have not reduced their expenditures, and instead have burdened the people with fuel prices. He suggested that the government should reduce its expenditure on luxury items, rather than passing the burden on to the people.
