The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on United States President Donald Trump to apologise to Iranians over America’s stance in the ongoing Middle East conflict
In a statement released on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Osogbo, the monarch criticised Trump for openly backing Israel instead of positioning the United States as a neutral peacemaker.
He said a global power like America should be working toward de-escalation, not deepening divisions.
Describing the confrontation between Iran and the US/Israel as unnecessary, Oba Akanbi condemned the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it provocative and a grave offence against humanity.
“The war between the United States of America/Israel, and Iran is needless. The killing of the armless 86-year-old supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a sin against humanity. I doubt if the United States of America’s president, Donald Trump, has a history of those they have killed. I only pray it ends well.
“Only cowardly countries can surrender themselves to such an approach deployed by the US president, Donald Trump. I love America so much, but its President should rethink his leadership style. Bombing innocent students in their attacks on Iran was a pure demonstration of cowardice. Iran has proved to America that not all countries are as cowardly as Venezuela. Iran has spoken in words and actions.
“America has lost its supremacy. As a true world power, you don’t take sides when two parties are at war. US involvement without calling for a truce has made them lose their grip on world power. It was a needless and avoidable confrontation. I doubt if it will end well for America.”
The Oluwo maintained that the crisis could have been avoided and warned that continued escalation may have long-term consequences for global peace and America’s standing in international affairs.
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