SINGAPORE, April 14 — Singapore has advised its citizens to defer all travel to Iran “given the latest security situation”, said its Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) today.

KUCHING, April 14 — The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) needs to be ready to monitor the safety of Malaysians in high-risk countries after Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel yesterday.

JERUSALEM/DUBAI, April 14 — Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late yesterday in its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory, risking a major escalation as the United States (US) pledged "ironclad" backing for Israel.

TOKYO, April 12 — Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday on heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has promised to retaliate for a suspected Israeli air strike on its embassy in Syria, which could risk disruptions to supply from the oil-producing region.

WASHINGTON, April 7 — The United States is on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to Israel’s strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, a US official said on Friday.

TEHRAN, Feb 25 — Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Culture Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili has called for the establishment of a specialised mechanism at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to precisely document crimes committed by the Israeli regime against Palestinians.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Tourism Malaysia, which is making its 15th consecutive appearance at the 17th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITEX), aims to cultivate significant business partnerships and collaborations throughout the region and increase tourist arrivals to the country, particularly from Iran.

DOHA, Feb 8 — A late goal from Almoez Ali saw defending champion Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in a pulsating match at the Al Thumama Stadium here last night, as they march into the 2023 Asian Cup final to keep their hopes of retaining the title alive.

DOHA, Jan 31 — Three-time champions Iran are through to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Cup after besting Syria 5-3 in the penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 in their round of 16 match at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium here tonight (early morning Malaysian time).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 4 — The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) has confirmed no Malaysians were involved in the bombings at Kerman, Iran, yesterday, which claimed at least 95 lives and left several hundreds injured.

KUALA LUMPUR,  Jan 4  — Malaysia expresses its condolences to Iran and its people following the bombing incident in Kerman Province,  in the southeastern part of the country,  that claimed nearly a hundred lives, yesterday.

NEW DELHI, Dec 21 — Pakistan and Iran have called for coordinated efforts by Islamic countries to end Israeli atrocities in Palestine.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Malaysia and Iran are ready to improve bilateral relations, including in economy, education, science, and technology, as well as explore opportunities for new cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

RIYADH, Nov 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held bilateral talks with caretaker Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakr yesterday, on the sidelines of the 8th Extraordinary Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) foresees the Brent oil prices to remain elevated to hover around US$85 to US$95 for the remainder of 2023 and within the range of US$80 to US$100 per barrel in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian on the critical situation unfolding in Palestine amid Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory.

ANKARA, Oct 10 — Oil prices drifted lower on Tuesday over easing concerns that the ongoing clashes between Israel and Palestine will have a limited impact on oil trading, reported Anadolu.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Malaysia will strengthen bilateral relations in various fields with Iran for mutual benefits, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Malaysia and Iran pledged their commitment to continue the existing integrated bilateral relationship, including in the fields of economy, education, food security, science and technology, as well as to explore new potential for cooperation.

TEHRAN, May 24 — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should seriously pursue the objectives set for the expansion of bilateral cooperation.