The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned the joint strikes by the United States and Israel that led to the death of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the action as “state-sponsored terrorism” and called for global accountability.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the advocacy group said the operation, reportedly carried out in Tehran and code-named ‘Epic Fury’, represents what it termed a “dangerous rupture in international order” and a violation of international law.
According to MPAC, the strikes allegedly targeted the Iranian leader’s compound and killed several senior officials, including his security adviser and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The group said the reported operation was justified on the grounds of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
However, MPAC pointed out that Iran is a signatory to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, while Israel is not, arguing that the development would be widely viewed across the Muslim world as a serious escalation with far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
“Iran has vowed to respond,” the statement said, warning that retaliatory measures could spark a broader regional conflict.
The organization cautioned that countries perceived to have cooperated in the operation might also face consequences, adding that the risk of escalation remains immediate and significant.
MPAC urged the international community to intervene diplomatically to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
It called on governments worldwide to condemn the reported attack and reaffirm the principle of national sovereignty, stressing that the targeted killing of a sitting leader could destabilize an already fragile region and undermine established international norms.
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On domestic implications, MPAC advised the federal government to exercise caution in its foreign policy engagements, warning against what it described as “unequal power dynamics” in global alliances.
The group also urged Nigerian Muslims to remain peaceful and law-abiding, emphasizing that external conflicts should not be allowed to threaten national unity or stability.
The statement further accused the United States and Israel of weakening international institutions, including the United Nations, and questioned adherence to conventions governing armed conflict and the protection of sovereignty.
Signed by Disu Kamor, Executive Chairman of MPAC, the statement reiterated the organization’s demand for international accountability and a renewed commitment to global legal standards.
