The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned Israel’s recent preemptive military strike on Iran, warning that it constitutes a dangerous escalation of tensions in the already volatile Middle East.
In a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed deep concern over the spiraling conflict, which has triggered sustained exchanges of missiles and aerial attacks between Israel and Iran.
The Nigerian government called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged both nations to exercise maximum restraint in the interest of both regional stability and global peace. The statement emphasized Nigeria’s long-standing commitment to peaceful coexistence, non-aggression, and multilateral diplomacy, noting that military action can never replace dialogue as a means to resolve international disputes.
Highlighting the dangers of continued retaliation, Nigeria warned that such actions endanger civilian lives and threaten to destabilize the broader Middle East, with serious consequences for global security and economic development.
Reaffirming its support for diplomatic solutions, Nigeria appealed to the international community—especially the United Nations Security Council—to step up de-escalation efforts and create a platform for meaningful dialogue. The government pledged its willingness to back all sincere peace initiatives aimed at halting the conflict and restoring calm.
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