Nigeria urges restraint in US-Israel-Iran conflict
Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for restraint and diplomatic resolution in the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, expressing deep concern over violence since Saturday's attacks. The government urged all parties to avoid actions that could intensify hostilities, warning of potentially grave consequences for regional and global stability. Nigeria emphasized strict adherence to UN Charter and Geneva Convention provisions, stressing respect for sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution. At least 201 people have been killed in US and Israeli strikes on Iran, according to Iran's Red Crescent Society, with retaliatory strikes damaging Israeli facilities including a nine-story building. Nigeria previously advised citizens in Iran and Middle Eastern countries to avoid flashpoint areas and warned against lethal force to prevent civilian casualties. The government called for renewed diplomatic efforts within international frameworks to resolve the crisis, standing in solidarity with global calls for calm.