Tehran ‘not happy’ with Dhaka’s statement on Iran issue: envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Dhaka, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has voiced dissatisfaction over the statement issued by the Bangladesh government regarding the Iran issue. Iran expects Bangladesh to condemn the role of what it described as “aggressive forces.”

Speaking at a press conference held at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka today (Wednesday), Jahanabadi made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists. The briefing was organised by the embassy to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The ambassador said, “We are disappointed with the statement issued by the Bangladesh government on the Iran issue. The statement should have been clearer. Bangladesh is a Muslim country. As our brother, we expected Bangladesh to condemn the aggression against Iran—but that did not happen. This is disappointing for us.”

When asked whether Iran would formally convey its dissatisfaction to Dhaka through a letter, the ambassador said no such communication would be sent.

However, he noted that the issue would be raised if he gets the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Jahanabadi added that, as a member of United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Bangladesh could have condemned the aggression against Iran.

He also pointed out that countries like Russia and China, despite not being Muslim-majority nations, have issued condemnations.