Iran has criticised major international institutions over what it described as their silence regarding the escalating crisis in the Middle East, accusing them of failing to fulfil their responsibility of maintaining global peace and security.
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, made the remarks during a media briefing with journalists in Abuja, where he expressed concern that the lack of decisive international action could worsen tensions across the region.
According to the envoy, the response of major global bodies has been inadequate despite the growing instability in the Middle East. He specifically criticised the roles of the United Nations and the European Union, questioning their silence in the face of rising hostilities.
Mahdavi Raja noted that the failure of the United Nations Security Council to convene an urgent meeting on the crisis raises questions about the effectiveness of institutions established to safeguard international stability.
He said the region is experiencing heightened conflict but has not received the urgent diplomatic attention expected from global organisations.
The ambassador further argued that the absence of strong diplomatic intervention has created the impression that some international institutions are influenced by powerful countries, particularly the United States.
According to him, global organisations risk losing credibility if they fail to respond impartially to acts of aggression and political assassinations within the region.
Mahdavi Raja also accused Western powers of pursuing policies that contribute to instability across the Middle East, referencing ongoing tensions and conflicts in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq.
He maintained that Iran’s recent military strikes targeting American bases in the region were acts of self defence following attacks against Iranian leadership, stressing that the operations were directed at military facilities rather than civilian infrastructure.
The ambassador also said Iran had informed neighbouring Gulf states that its actions were aimed specifically at American facilities located within their territories rather than their cities.
Mahdavi Raja warned that continued instability in the region could have far reaching consequences for the global economy, particularly the energy sector. He explained that any disruption around the strategic Strait of Hormuz could affect global oil shipments, as the route carries a significant portion of the world’s oil and gas supply.
He reiterated that Iran does not seek war but remains committed to defending its sovereignty and national security, adding that continued inaction by global institutions could deepen tensions and prolong the crisis across the Middle East.
