Economic implications to many nations, a result of the consequence of the war, which one must be reminded was ILLEGALLY started by USA and Israel - in violation of UN Principles, International Law, ... that led to Iran exercising it's RIGHT TO DEFEND - whereby it has attacked Israel, and US military bases in the Gulf States and US interests in those States...[Of course, it is almost impossible for IRAN to attack USA as it is simply too far away...]
"All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations" (Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations
“Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and security. Measures taken by Members in the exercise of this right of self-defence shall be immediately reported to the Security Council and shall not in any way affect the authority and responsibility of the Security Council under the present Charter to take at any time such action as it deems necessary in order to maintain or restore international peace and security.” (Article 51 Charter of the United Nations
US-ISRAEL started this ILLEGAL War - without even the consent of the United Nations, and now it seems, the US Congress was unaware and never gave its consent..
RIGHT TO DEFENCE is acknowledged in the UN Charter, and also International Law. Iran, in defending itself, to date have been essentially targetting US bases/interest in the region, and also facilities like airports/ports/facilitied in countries that allowed US-Israel to use them in their illegal war against Iran.
During this 'WAR', both sides avoided targeting ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURES - but that ended the moment US-ISRAEL attacked Iran's energy infrastructure on March 18, and then Iran retaliated...
On Thursday, March 18, the Israeli Air Force hit a natural gas processing facility in southwestern Iran. This marked the first time in the twenty-day war that Israel directly targeted Iran’s natural gas infrastructure, a sector central to the country’s economy and daily functioning. ... Iran struck Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, where state-owned QatarEnergy reported significant damage. Two refineries in Riyadh were also hit...Israel too confirmed damage to the Bazan Group refinery in Haifa in what it described as an Iranian strike. - India's World, 21/3/2026
US is subsequently denying its involvement on the 'attack' on energy infrastructures - but it is hard to believe, since the perpetrators of the war has been the US and Israel. Iran's retaliation on energy infrastructures in Israel and 'allies' of US may well be justified as part of Iran's exercise of its right to defend itself. SADLY, we cannot anymore depend on the UNITED Nations or its court, which through its actions thus far has been found wanting - It is been seen as 'BIASED' more so when the UNSC passed a motion against IRAN, but still nothing against the US and/or Israel - It may because of US's abuse of the VETO - but still the lack of condemnation for the US-Israel action affects public perception.
I believe that targeted assassination of leaders and key figures in a 'WAR" is wrong. It happened in Venezuela, where the leader was 'abducted' and taken to US - and the world's response was disappointing. In Iran, their leaders have been targeted. WHY IS THE WORLD SILENT? Is it fear of the US?
REASONABLE JUST RESPONSE for nation States was to CALL US-ISRAEL to stop this 'illegal' war against IRAN, for if US-Israel stops its attacks on IRAN, then IRAN too will reasonably stop. But sadly and wrongly, many States are now asking IRAN to stop its attack ....not US-Israel?
If IRAN stops, US-ISRAEL will continue until there is 'Regime Change' and/or an UNCONDITIONAL surrender by IRAN, and then maybe US-Israel Occupies IRAN until we don't know how long...
So, countries of the world need decide what they do in the interest of Justice and Human Rights - side with the PERPETRATORS inviting more suffering on IRAN and its people OR side with the VICTIM, in this case IRAN???
TO DATE, the world has generally taken the RIGHT POSITION - refusing to enter into this ILLEGAL US-Israel initiated war against IRAN... but when their economies continue to suffer by reason of this was, will some nation states now JOIN US-Israel in attacking and destroying IRAN? Even, if their answer is to open up the States of Hormuz...or to protect energy infrastructures - will it SUFFICE?
For US-Israel, they have a MORALITY issue - they are concerned only about LOSS of lives of its own citizens, not about the lives of other people - more than 70,000 Palestinians killed, more lives are now lost in Iran, Lebanon and even those middle eastern allies of the US - has the US even expressed condolences for these loss of lives of men, women and children, in most cases innocent civilians not active combatants? It cannot be permitted to be justified as 'Collateral Damage'?
JUSTICE and HUMAN rights are at RISK - how the other States respond really matters? Will these once principled nation states NOW side with the obvious perpetrators that ignored UN principles and international law OR....?
MALAYSIA - what will be this PM Anwar Ibrahim led Coalition Government do? Did Malaysia even send a diplomatic PROTEST NOTE to the US at the start of this war?
Malaysia may have wanted to stay, shamelessly 'NEUTRAL' but now since the WAR will also affect Malaysia - what will PM Anwar Ibrahim do?
He(Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim) reaffirmed Malaysia’s position as independent and neutral, while remaining firm in advocating peace and rejecting all forms of violence. - Malaysiakini, 20/3/2026
But, maybe INDEPENDENT or Neutral is NOT Enough... Malaysia must act against those that violated the UN Charter and International law.
But then, Malaysia's allowing US Warships at this time - Was that being INDEPENDENT and NEUTRAL?
RISK
to Malaysia when US armed forces vessels are allowed to use Malaysian
ports/waters? Will Malaysia be a reasonable target for IRAN in this
US-Israel IRAN war?
ONE thing that was revealed was that many of the Muslim middle-east nation states were in fact US allies - that would be a reasonable observations of any nation that allows US to have military bases and forces in their country, who allowed their ports/airports, airspace/waterways to be used by US forces for attacks in other countries like Iran, Palestine, Lebanon and now maybe Egypt. Was it a FOLLY on the part of Anwar to get these Islamic nations to intervene in ending the injustice happening in Palestine? It would have been better if Anwar had tried to get ALL nation states, not just Islamic nations, to fight together for justice??
Is Anwar capable to deal with this issue? Should he not get all parties, Parliament and others involved?
If Trump asks Anwar to get involved to open up the Straits of Hormuz, what will Anwar do?
The fact is that oil prices are RISING and that would mean that COST of LIVING will also rise? Can PETRONAS break existing agreements to supply petroleum/gas to other nations - so that it can supply Malaysians during the crisis. But why is the cost of petroleum rising - given that we are an oil-producing country? Answer that Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim???
Malaysia has a 'food security' problem - because we depend on imports from many countries for our food and other daily necessities > thus what happens in other countries will affect Malaysia...
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT MALAYSIA STAYS COMMITTED TO JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS, NOT JUST IN MALAYSIA BUT ALSO THE WORLD AT LARGE...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised parties he says are politicising rising global oil prices, stressing that the surge is driven by international conflicts beyond Malaysia’s control.
He said that amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia, some groups continue to blame the government without acknowledging the broader global situation.
“There are those who take advantage of this situation when the economy is declining, and oil supply is disrupted. It is not our fault, yet there are still some opposition members who hurl abuses at us in the current situation.
“The political climate must be controlled, and all parties should come together to find solutions,” he said.
Speaking at a Ramadan programme with community leaders in Permatang Pauh, Penang, Anwar pointed to rising tensions involving Iran, including missile and drone attacks, which have affected oil and gas infrastructure and key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to the spike in global prices.
Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the government has kept fuel prices at controlled levels to cushion the impact on the public, even as many countries have raised prices.
He added that a special cabinet meeting with the National Security Council had been convened to assess the economic and security implications.
The government has also engaged with Petronas to ensure sufficient oil and gas supply, which is expected to remain stable until May.
On the diplomatic front, Anwar said Malaysia has been in contact with several global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as Asean counterparts, to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions.
He reaffirmed Malaysia’s position as independent and neutral, while remaining firm in advocating peace and rejecting all forms of violence.
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified since Feb 28, following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, and subsequent retaliatory strikes by Tehran against US-linked interests in the Gulf.
- Bernama - Malaysiakini, 20/3/2026
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