Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Strike on Iran, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

By: Manoah kikekon 

President Bola Tinubu 

The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has strongly condemned Israel’s recent military strike on Iran, warning that the attack risks further destabilizing the already volatile Middle East.  

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for President Tinubu, shared an official statement from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X (formerly Twitter), calling for an immediate end to hostilities.  

“Nigeria condemns Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran, which has escalated tensions between the two nations,” Onanuga posted. “We urge both parties to exercise restraint to preserve regional and global peace.”

The Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the retaliatory cycle, emphasizing the threat to civilian lives and global security.  

“The continued cycle of retaliation endangers innocent lives and risks plunging the Middle East into deeper instability, with severe consequences for international security and economic stability,” the statement read.  

Nigeria called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the global community to intervene, urging diplomatic solutions over military confrontation.  

“Military action is no substitute for dialogue. Lasting peace can only be achieved through diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law,” the ministry declared.  

The condemnation follows Israel’s targeted attack on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, which killed top Iranian military officials, including IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami and nuclear scientists.  

In retaliation, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel, heightening fears of a full-scale war. Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have vowed further attacks, raising global alarm. 

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, Nigeria urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation.  

“As a nation dedicated to peaceful coexistence, we call for restraint and urge the international community to act swiftly to prevent further violence,” the statement concluded.