The Government of the Maldives has condemned attacks carried out during the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, while calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further instability in the Middle East.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldives strongly condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes on several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. The government expressed particular concern over attacks targeting civilian locations such as airports and oil facilities, noting that such actions violate international law and the Geneva Conventions.
The statement also expressed regret that the attacks on Gulf states were carried out despite those countries not engaging in retaliation.
At the same time, the Maldives condemned military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, particularly incidents reported to have affected civilian sites. According to the statement, these attacks allegedly included strikes on a girls’ school that resulted in civilian casualties, as well as damage to hospitals and oil facilities.
The government warned that the ongoing violence has significantly heightened tensions across the Gulf region and undermined prospects for peace.
“The continued violence in the region undermines prospects for any peace,” the statement said, urging all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint and agree to an immediate ceasefire.
The Maldives also called on the international community to intensify diplomatic engagement to resolve the conflict and restore peace, stability and security in the region.
Reports indicate that the conflict has resulted in significant casualties in Iran following the initial strikes by the United States and Israel. Iran has since launched retaliatory attacks targeting United States facilities in several Gulf countries.
The conflict has also had broader economic implications, including disruption to global energy markets after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply is transported. Several Gulf states have reportedly reduced oil exports amid the disruption.
