The African Union Commission has called for restraint, urgent de-escalation, and sustained dialogue in the Iran-U.S. conflict, which escalated this morning after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
The Chairperson of the commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, stressed in a press release that all parties must act fully in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter to safeguard international peace and security.
Youssouf said he was “deeply concerned” by the reported military strikes carried out by the U.S. 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.
The chairperson chairperson warned 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 urged all concerned actors to prioritise diplomatic engagement, including ongoing international mediation efforts facilitated by the Sultanate of Oman, to prevent further deterioration and uphold the international rules-based order.
Youssouf reiterates that sustainable peace can only be achieved through diplomacy, not through force.”
