The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to apologise to the Islamic Republic of Iran for aligning with State of Israel in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. In a statement obtained on Wednesday in Osogbo, the traditional ruler described the war as “needless” and condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, calling it a “sin against humanity.”
Oba Akanbi criticised what he described as the United States’ approach to the conflict, saying bombing civilian targets and supporting military action reflects “cowardice.” He also claimed that the involvement of the US and Israel in the war has damaged America’s credibility and undermined its role as a global peace broker.
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The monarch expressed concern about the wider impact of the hostilities, noting that coordinated strikes and retaliatory actions have disrupted travel, closed airports and strained the world economy. He argued that wars destroy more than they achieve and urged Trump to rethink his leadership style, emphasising that peace, not conflict, should define the conduct of world powers.
Oba Akanbi also stressed that every sovereign nation should enjoy independence without external interference and described the killing of the Iranian leader as unnecessary and dangerous. He called on the US President to apologise to Iran and the world, saying it is not too late to “right the wrong.”
The call for apology comes as global tensions remain high following joint military operations by the United States and Israel that reportedly killed multiple Iranian leadership figures, including Khamenei, and triggered a cycle of retaliation and international concern.
