President John Dramani Mahama has called for peace in the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United Sates and Israel.
The President noted that the continued middle east tensions remain troubling as it is affecting the entire world.
Speaking at a special Iftar for Muslims with members of the Muslim community at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 16, 2026, the President called on the global community to intensify efforts to end the war.
He also appealed to the Muslim faithful to use the period of fasting and prayer to seek divine intervention for lasting peace in the region.
“I humbly ask for your prayers during this Ramadan for our country, for our leaders and for other parts of the world that are afflicted by conflict, especially in the middle-east.
“The conflict between the US and Israel and Iran is affecting not only the Middle East, it is affecting the whole world. And so we pray that Allah would touch the hearts of everybody involved in this conflict and bring peace to the people in the area,” he said.
He also added “At a time when many parts of the world are faced with conflicts and uncertainty, we must continue to protect the peace and stability Ghana enjoys.”
The recent conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, 2026, when Israel and the US launched surprise airstrikes on multiple sites and cities across Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other Iranian officials.
This operation was code-named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the US. The strikes were reportedly in response to Iran’s alleged revival of efforts to build nuclear weapons.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes in retaliation against Israel, US bases, and US-allied countries in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, displacement, and economic disruption, including a surge in oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz where 20% of the crude consumed globally is transported.
