Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has called for truce in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
President Mahama says the situation is affecting not only the Middle East but the entire world.
The President made the comment during a visit by the National Chief Imam and members of the Muslim community at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Speaking during the engagement, President Mahama stressed the global consequences of the ongoing hostilities, urging prayers for peace and calm.
“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.
President Mahama used the occasion to encourage unity and prayers among religious communities, noting that peace in conflict-affected regions remains essential for global stability.
The meeting formed part of ongoing engagements between the Presidency and religious leaders aimed at promoting national unity and social cohesion.
The recent conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran started 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.
In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes 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.
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