A broad coalition of progressive organisations, trade unions, youth and women’s movements, and Pan-African networks has issued a joint international statement condemning military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and calling for urgent de-escalation and respect for international law.
The statement, released on 1 March 2026, was endorsed by organisations across Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia, including the Pan-African Progressive Front and the Socialist Movement of Ghana. It warns that the use of force by powerful states undermines the international legal order and threatens global peace and stability.
Signatories emphasised that disagreements over domestic politics or geopolitical alignments must not justify military intervention, stressing that the principle prohibiting the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of states is a cornerstone of international law.
The coalition called on the United Nations Security Council to convene an emergency session to investigate the legality of the attack and urged immediate cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians, and renewed diplomatic engagement. It also warned against the humanitarian consequences of sanctions and economic measures that deepen suffering among civilian populations.
The groups further called for international solidarity actions, public mobilisation, and educational campaigns to oppose unilateral military interventions and defend the principles of sovereignty and peaceful conflict resolution.
The full joint statement is available below in multiple languages.
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