The Federal Government has condemned Israel’s attack on Iran, saying it would escalate conflict in the Middle East.
Israel had, on Friday, June 13, 2025, blasted Iran’s huge underground nuclear site at Natanz and wiped out its top military commanders.
Hundreds of ballistic missiles were launched in retaliation for Israel’s biggest ever attacks on Iran.
Speaking via a a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday, June 14, the federal government urged Israel and Iran to exercise restraint in the interest of regional and global peace.
The government said: “The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria condemns Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran that has led to an escalation of hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, marked by sustained missile and aerial exchanges across both territories.
“Nigeria expresses its grave concern and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urges both parties to exercise utmost restraint in the interest of regional and global peace.”
The government also warned that the intensifying military exchanges pose significant risks and other consequences not just to civilians in the region but also to international security and the global economy.
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It added: “The continued cycle of retaliation not only endangers civilian lives but threatens to plunge the broader Middle East into further instability, with implications for international security and economic development.
“As a nation deeply committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence, non-aggression, and multilateral diplomacy, Nigeria calls on all involved to prioritise dialogue over confrontation.
“We urge the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to intensify efforts toward immediate de-escalation and to provide a platform for constructive engagement.
“We reiterate that military action is not a substitute for negotiation. The path to lasting peace lies in diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law.
“Nigeria stands ready to support all genuine efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting peace in the region.”
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