Muslim countries should unite to protect themselves against external threats, said Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.<br /><br />He said this in response to a question on the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.<br /><br />Mahathir who has in recent months stoked diplomatic tensions by speaking out on issues concerning the Muslim world, also said the US drone attack on Soleimani was against international laws.