President William Samoei Ruto has strongly condemned Iran following reported strikes targeting several countries in the Middle East, warning that the escalating conflict poses a serious threat to global peace and security.

In a firm statement, Ruto said Kenya “strongly condemns the strikes on the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain in the evolving conflict in the Middle East.”

The President expressed concern that the widening scope of the confrontation risks destabilising the broader region, noting that the regionalisation of the conflict carries grave implications for international stability.

“It is evident that the regionalisation of this conflict poses a grave threat to international peace and security,” he said, describing the current situation as a defining and perilous moment in global history.

Ruto underscored the importance of multilateral diplomacy, emphasising that established international institutions remain critical in resolving complex geopolitical crises. He said longstanding multilateral frameworks must play a central role in managing tensions and preventing further escalation.

“At this defining and perilous moment in global history, longstanding multilateral institutions remain indispensable frameworks for the resolution of the current crisis in the Middle East,” the President stated.

Kenya has now called for urgent, inclusive dialogue involving multiple stakeholders to halt the rising tensions. According to Ruto, coordinated diplomatic engagement is essential to de-escalate the conflict and safeguard international peace.

“Kenya calls for urgent multi-stakeholder engagement towards de-escalation,” he added.

Kenya has consistently advocated for peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, aligning its foreign policy with principles of international law and collective security.