The Government of Maldives has called for peace and an immediate ceasefire as fighting increases in the Middle East.
In an official statement, Maldives strongly condemned attacks carried out by Iran as well as military strikes launched by Israel and the United States against Iran.
Attacks on Gulf countries
Government of Maldives condemned Iran’s attacks on several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
The statement said Maldives is particularly concerned about strikes on civilian locations such as airports and oil facilities in the Gulf region.
According to the government, attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and the Geneva Conventions, which are rules designed to protect people during armed conflict.
Government of Maldives also noted that these attacks were carried out even though the Gulf countries had not taken retaliatory action against Iran.
Concern over strikes in Iran
Maldives also expressed deep concern about the military attacks launched by Israel and the United States against Iran.
The government strongly condemned these strikes, including one attack on a girls’ school that resulted in more than 100 civilian deaths.
The statement also mentioned attacks on hospitals and oil facilities that caused widespread damage.
Rising tensions in the region
According to Government of Maldives, these attacks have increased tensions across the Gulf region.
The statement warned that continued violence could make peace in the Middle East much more difficult to achieve.
Call for peace and diplomacy
Maldives called on all parties involved in the conflict to immediately stop the fighting.
The government also urged the international community to increase diplomatic efforts to restore peace, stability and security in the region.
