The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to apologise to Iran for backing Israel in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
In a statement made available in Osogbo on Wednesday, the monarch described the war as unnecessary and condemned the reported killing of Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a crime against humanity.
Oba Akanbi criticised the United States’ approach to the conflict, urging President Trump to reconsider his leadership style. While affirming his admiration for America, the traditional ruler faulted the bombing of targets in Iran, including students, describing such actions as cowardly. He said Iran’s response showed that not all nations would yield under pressure.
The monarch warned that the killing of a sovereign leader could further destabilise global peace and questioned the long-term implications of the US and Israel’s actions. According to him, war would only worsen tensions, stressing that peace remains a more powerful and sustainable path for world powers.
He noted that years of sanctions had failed to break Iran, arguing that the current confrontation serves no meaningful purpose. Oba Akanbi also highlighted the wider global consequences of the conflict, including disruptions to air travel and negative impacts on the world economy.
The royal father accused the United States of losing its credibility by taking sides instead of promoting a truce. He maintained that sovereign nations deserve respect for their independence and warned that such escalations could set dangerous precedents.
Declaring that America risks diminishing its global influence, the Oluwo said true world powers should prioritise diplomacy over warfare. He urged President Trump to apologise to Iran and the international community, saying it was not too late to correct what he described as a wrong move.
Similarly, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticised the US-Israeli strikes, describing them as inconsistent with international law and calling for immediate de-escalation. Speaking at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Carney said while Canada welcomed reforms in Iran’s governance, military actions must align with international legal standards.
