The Oluwo of Iwoland, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on United States President Donald Trump to apologise to Iran for backing Israel in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
In a statement released in Osogbo, the monarch described the war as unnecessary and expressed concern over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. He characterised the development as a grave affront to humanity and warned that such actions could further destabilise global peace.
Oba Akanbi criticised Washington’s involvement in the conflict, arguing that a global power should act as a neutral mediator rather than openly align with one side. According to him, taking sides in the dispute has damaged America’s credibility on the international stage.
While affirming his admiration for both the United States and Israel, the monarch urged President Trump to reconsider his approach and pursue reconciliation. He stressed that peace achieves more lasting results than warfare and warned that continued escalation could have far-reaching consequences.
The traditional ruler also noted that Iran had endured years of international sanctions yet remained resilient. He questioned the broader value of intensified military pressure, saying the confrontation has already disrupted economic activities worldwide, with flight cancellations and airport closures reported in affected regions.
He further argued that the sovereignty of nations must be respected and that the assassination of a sitting leader raises serious concerns about international norms. According to him, it is not too late for the US to retrace its steps and seek diplomatic solutions.
Similarly, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently expressed reservations about the legality of the US-Israeli strikes, suggesting they may not align with international law and calling for swift de-escalation.
As tensions persist, the Oluwo maintained that dialogue, rather than force, remains the most effective path toward restoring stability in the region.
