Iran War: Nigeria must collaborate with other nations to pressure Trump — Falana
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to work with other countries to mount diplomatic pressure on former United States President Donald Trump over Washington’s alleged role in the escalating conflict involving Iran and Israel.
Falana made the call while reacting to recent developments in the Middle East, which have raised fears of a wider regional crisis and growing humanitarian concerns. According to him, Nigeria should not remain silent in the face of actions that could further destabilise global peace and security.
The senior lawyer noted that as Africa’s most populous nation and a key diplomatic player on the continent, Nigeria has both the moral and political responsibility to support international efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions. He argued that sustained diplomatic engagement and multilateral pressure could help compel the United States to adopt a more conciliatory approach.
Falana stressed that continued military confrontation between global powers and regional actors could have far-reaching consequences, including economic shocks, increased insecurity, and humanitarian suffering across several regions of the world. He also warned that the ripple effects of prolonged conflict could affect developing countries like Nigeria through rising energy prices, trade disruptions, and refugee pressures.
The human rights advocate further called on the Federal Government to use global platforms such as the United Nations and the African Union to push for peaceful dialogue and negotiated settlement. He emphasised that Nigeria’s foreign policy tradition of non-alignment and peacekeeping places it in a strong position to champion diplomatic solutions.
He concluded by urging world leaders to prioritise dialogue over military action, insisting that lasting peace can only be achieved through cooperation, respect for international law, and commitment to human rights.
