“Nigeria Breaks Silence! Tinubu Administration Calls for End to Middle East Bloodshed”

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the federal government voiced deep concern over the rising hostilities, particularly the sustained missile and aerial strikes being exchanged between Iran and Israel.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Federal Government of Nigeria condemns Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran, which has significantly heightened hostilities between the two countries, marked by ongoing retaliatory attacks,” the statement read.

Nigeria urged both sides to immediately cease hostilities and show maximum restraint, stressing that the continued violence not only endangers civilian lives but also threatens broader regional stability and global peace.

Highlighting its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, the government underscored that diplomacy—not military action—is the only viable path to lasting peace.

“The cycle of retaliation risks plunging the Middle East into deeper instability, with serious implications for international security and economic development,” the statement added.

Nigeria also appealed to the international community—especially the United Nations Security Council—to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate meaningful dialogue between the parties.

“As a country deeply rooted in principles of peaceful coexistence and multilateral diplomacy, Nigeria calls on all parties to prioritise dialogue over confrontation,” the government stated, reaffirming its readiness to support genuine peace-building efforts in the region.

The condemnation follows a significant Israeli airstrike campaign on Friday, targeting around 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear and military installations. The attacks reportedly resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military officials, including General Mohammad Bagheri and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami.

In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei labelled the strikes a “declaration of war,” vowing bitter consequences for Israel. The Iranian military also warned of limitless retaliation.

The escalating conflict has triggered global alarm, with multiple nations urging immediate diplomatic intervention to prevent a wider war.

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