Allexer Namundjebo
Namibia has accused Israel of violating international law following its recent military strikes on Iran.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah issued a statement on Monday condemning the 13 June 2025 Israeli airstrikes that targeted nuclear and civilian infrastructure in Iran.
She described the attack as a serious breach of Iran’s sovereignty and a threat to global peace.
She said the act violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against another state’s territorial integrity or political independence.
“The potential debilitating consequences of this escalation for both regional and global peace and security are a source of concern,” she added.
The Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that such actions could have serious repercussions for global stability and economic security, especially in energy markets.
She called for diplomacy and restraint.
“Namibia calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and pursue a diplomatic resolution through multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, in accordance with international norms,” she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to sovereignty, peaceful coexistence, and international law.
“We encourage the international community, especially the United Nations Security Council and all peace-loving nations, to take decisive action to de-escalate tensions and re-engage all stakeholders in dialogue aimed at preventing further conflict.”
A regional conflict officially erupted between Israel and Iran on 13 June 2025 after Israel launched a large-scale military strike on key Iranian nuclear and military sites.
Israel cited intelligence about an imminent nuclear threat and named the operation “Rising Lion.”
The assault involved over 200 fighter jets and drones targeting more than 100 sites, including the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, command centres, and military installations.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, saying it aimed to “prevent a second Holocaust” and stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Reports suggest the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad helped disable Iran’s air defences through drone sabotage before the airstrikes began.
In response, Iran launched retaliatory missiles and drone attacks on Israeli territory.
Iranian authorities called Israel’s actions an act of war and vowed further retaliation.
The United Nations (UN) has warned that this escalation could destabilise the Middle East and disrupt global energy supplies.
