The ministry said it is monitoring the situation and will continue to take steps to ensure the wellbeing of Malaysians in the country.

In a statement, it said that those requiring consular assistance may contact the Malaysian embassy in Iran at +9821 88072444 or +9821 88078606 and the foreign ministry at +603 80008000 or +603 88874570 (after office hours).

Malaysia has strongly condemned the attacks, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations charter.

Media reported that the unprovoked attacks on Iran, which started at about 3am local time on Friday, targeted both military and nuclear facilities as well as residential areas.

The strikes resulted in the deaths of numerous Iranian military personnel and civilians and caused significant damage to critical infrastructure in several parts of the country.