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The African Union has expressed deep concern over the rising military tension between the United States and Iran.
AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, in a press statement, express worries about reports of US strikes carried out with Israeli forces inside Iran.
He described the development as “a serious intensification of hostilities in the Middle East.”
The AU chairperson called for calm and urged all sides to avoid further conflict.
He appealed for “restraint, urgent de-escalation, and sustained dialogue,” stressing that every party must act in line with international law and the United Nations Charter to protect global peace and security.
He warned that if the situation worsens, it could heighten instability around the world.
According to him, further escalation could disrupt energy markets, food supplies and economic stability, particularly in Africa, where many countries are already facing conflict and economic challenges.
Youssouf also encouraged all parties to prioritise diplomacy.
He pointed to ongoing international mediation efforts led by the Sultanate of Oman as an important step towards easing tensions.
He reiterated that lasting peace cannot be achieved through force, saying sustainable peace can only be secured through diplomacy, not through force.
