Monday March 2, 2026
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government on Sunday condemned Iranian attacks on several Arab countries, calling them a violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the strikes had caused destruction, injuries and loss of life, and amounted to a breach of the territorial integrity of the affected states.
The statement did not mention the United Arab Emirates. The omission comes amid longstanding political tensions between Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi, which have strained diplomatic relations in recent years.
The condemnation follows a sharp escalation in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed senior Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran launched retaliatory attacks that hit U.S. military facilities in several countries.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has since threatened what it described as its “most intense offensive operation” against Israeli and American military installations, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Somalia’s Foreign Ministry urged all parties to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.
“The Federal Government of Somalia supports all peaceful efforts to resolve regional conflicts and calls on the concerned parties to prioritize diplomacy and peaceful solutions to achieve lasting peace, stability and coexistence,” the statement said.
Somalia has historically aligned itself with Gulf and Arab states on major regional security matters, and its latest statement underscores the government’s concern that widening hostilities could further destabilize an already volatile Middle East.
