"War is Mass Murder": Dr. Mahathir Mohamad Urges Peaceful Resolution in Middle East

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) this Friday (April 3, 2026), Dr. Mahathir emphasized that peaceful dialogue, not war, is the only viable path to settling disputes.

Reacting to the escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, he described war as an "unacceptable medium" and "mass murder." Dr. Mahathir questioned why nations still resort to destruction in the modern age, urging leaders to use reason and seek solutions through arbitration or international courts. Following the massive military strikes that began on February 28, which have destabilized global energy security and maritime trade, Dr. Mahathir warned that prolonging this conflict would lead to catastrophic consequences for all of humanity.