President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has criticised Israeli military strikes carried out against nuclear and civilian infrastructure within Iran on 13 June.
Her criticism follows the ongoing attacks between the two countries, which have the potential to cause a nuclear crisis if not addressed.
"The government of Namibia expresses its deep concern following the recent strikes launched by the state of Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran on 13 June 2025.
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This act constitutes a flagrant violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and represents a breach of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations.
Specifically, Article 2(4) of the Charter clearly prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state," she said.
She said the potential debilitating consequences of this escalation for both regional and global peace and security are a source of concern.
Further destabilisation, she said, may have severe repercussions, not just for the countries directly involved but also for international stability and economic security, particularly regarding energy markets.
"Namibia calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and pursue a diplomatic resolution through multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, in accordance with international norms," she said.
She stated that Namibia reaffirms its commitment to the principles of sovereignty, peaceful coexistence, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
She is calling on the international community, especially the United Nations Security Council and all peace-loving nations, to take decisive action to de-escalate tensions and re-engage all stakeholders in dialogue aimed at preventing further conflict.
The president said Namibia remains committed to upholding international peace, justice and multilateralism, and reiterates its consistent opposition to unilateral military actions and the use of force as a means of resolving international disputes.
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says Namibia's international policy is non-alignment, hence he believes that the president is not trying to take any side but rather to call for a ceasefire.
"It is important that the world calls it as it is. We all know that Israel started it first.
The president is actually being careful in not trying to upset the West while also not disappointing the historical support and alliance Namibia received from China and Russia who are allies of Iran," he says.
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Another political analyst, Sakaria Johannes, says Namibia is a child of international policies which encompasses solidarity, symbolising its independence journey via the United Nations.
He says the president is calling for peace, not only on behalf of the world but for Namibia who will be affected severely.
"What happens outside Namibia will directly or indirectly affect Namibia. She is not taking a side but voicing out against attacks of this nature that have a negative impact on Namibia," he adds.
