Pushes for diplomacy amid Israel-Iran clash, fears wider war
Nigeria condemns Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran that has led to an escalation of hostilities between Iran and the State of Israel. Nigeria calls for the cessation of hostilities and urges both parties to exercise utmost restraint in the interest of regional and global… pic.twitter.com/Do5n0YKgeo
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“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 ministry said.
“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.”