The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a stern condemnation of recent military escalations in the Middle East, expressing profound concern over Iran’s reported missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates and other sovereign nations in the Gulf region. Prime Minister Hon. Gaston A. Browne characterized these developments as a dangerous deterioration of regional stability that threatens international peace.
In an official statement, the Caribbean nation denounced attacks targeting states not directly involved in existing conflicts as serious violations of international law. The government emphasized that such actions undermine territorial integrity and exacerbate instability in an already volatile region.
Antigua and Barbuda aligned with international consensus urging Iranian leadership to pursue good-faith negotiations regarding regional security concerns. The statement emphasized that diplomatic engagement remains the only viable path to reduce tensions and restore stability, rather than military confrontation.
The administration reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the sovereignty of all nations and the foundational principles of the United Nations Charter. At this critical juncture, Antigua and Barbuda joined global calls for maximum restraint from all parties involved and immediate de-escalation of hostilities.
The government expressed particular concern about the risks to civilian populations from expanding cross-border military operations. Prime Minister Browne’s administration endorsed the United Nations Secretary-General’s appeal for renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further deterioration and uphold international law.
Concluding the statement, Antigua and Barbuda expressed solidarity with affected populations across the region and voiced hope that dialogue and diplomacy would ultimately prevail over armed conflict.