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AKEL Condemns Israel-US Attack on Iran

Published March 1, 2026, 09:10
AKEL Condemns Israel-US Attack on Iran

AKEL strongly condemned the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, characterizing them as a violation of International Law and a threat to regional security. The party's announcement states that the new attack may lead to further escalation in the region, while emphasizing that peaceful resolution and diplomacy would have been feasible scenarios had they not been ignored. AKEL expressed its opposition to the invocation of democratic sensitivities by the US and Israel, calling it hypocritical. It stressed that the future of Iran is a matter for its people and not foreign states, recalling that similar raids in the past have had disastrous consequences. AKEL called on the Christodoulides government to maintain a principled stance consistent with International Law and the UN Charter, as required by the Cypriot people regarding the occupied Cyprus. It reiterates the need for a diplomatic approach and respect for state sovereignty. The statement of AKEL concludes with an expression of concern about the escalation of tensions in the region and the need to avoid further violence.