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SACP Condemns US Military Attacks on Iran, Demands International Action

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The South African Communist Party (SACP) has denounced the United States' military aggression against Iran, calling on the international community to condemn the warmongering United States-backed apartheid Israeli settler regime. The US military attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities have resulted in significant humanitarian concerns, with Iran reporting over 400 deaths and at least 3,056 wounded. The SACP, an alliance partner of the African National Congress (ANC), reiterated its call for international action against the US' militarism, unilateralism, and violations of others' rights.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SACP condemned the US military attacks on Iran and the apartheid Israeli settler regime, appealing to the international community to take action.
  • The US military aggression against Iran's nuclear facilities has resulted in over 400 deaths and at least 3,056 wounded.
  • The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the US military aggression, holding the US government fully responsible for the consequences.
  • The SACP reiterated its call for international action against US militarism, unilateralism, and violations of others' rights.
  • US President Donald Trump expressed anger and disappointment over the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, criticising both countries.
  • Israel launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites on June 13, prompting Iran to retaliate with a drone and missile campaign.
  • The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian concerns, with the ongoing fighting posing a threat to regional and global stability.
  • The SACP spokesperson, Mbulelo Mandlana, reiterates the party's stance against US militarism and apartheid, calling for international support.

Statistics:

  • Over 400 deaths reported in Iran due to US military attacks.
  • At least 3,056 wounded in Iran.
  • 13 children reported killed in Iranian strikes.
  • 24 people killed in Israeli media reports.
  • US military aggression against Iran's territorial integrity and national sovereignty condemned by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • June 13: Date of Israel's airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites.
  • 14 June 2025: Date of the SACP's condemnation of US military attacks on Iran.

Sources:

  • SACP spokesperson, Mbulelo Mandlana
  • The African National Congress (ANC)
  • The South African Communist Party (SACP)
  • The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Fars news agency, quoting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
  • US President Donald Trump

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