The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is deeply concerned by the reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, an escalation that marks a serious intensification of hostilities in the Middle East.
In a statement, Mahmoud called for restraint, urgent de-escalation, and sustained dialogue.
He stressed that all parties must act in full accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter to safeguard international peace and security.
“The Chairperson calls for restraint, urgent de-escalation, and sustained dialogue, stressing that all parties must act fully in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter to safeguard international peace and security,” Mahmoud said.
Mahmoud warned that further escalation could worsen global instability.
He highlighted the serious impact on energy markets, food security, and economic resilience, particularly in Africa, where conflict and economic pressures remain acute.
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“The Chairperson warns that further escalation threatens to worsen global instability, with serious implications for energy markets, food security, and economic resilience-particularly in Africa, where conflict and economic pressures remain acute,” he added.
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The Chairperson urged all parties to prioritize diplomatic engagement, including international mediation efforts led by the Sultanate of Oman, to prevent further escalation and uphold the rules-based international order.
He reiterated that sustainable peace can only be achieved through diplomacy, not through force.
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Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. PHOTO/AUC