By Nkechi Eze
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has strongly condemned what it described as a joint United States–Israel operation that allegedly resulted in the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, characterising the development as “state-sponsored terrorism” and a grave violation of international law.
In an official signed statement, the Executive Chairman of MPAC Nigeria, Disu Kamor, said the reported coordinated strike on Tehran allegedly code-named “Epic Fury” targeted the Supreme Leader’s compound and resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking officials, including his security adviser and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
MPAC described the reported operation as a dangerous rupture in international order and a reckless assault on national sovereignty, warning that its consequences could reverberate far beyond the Middle East.
According to the statement, the strike was reportedly carried out on the pretext of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The organisation, however, noted that Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and remains under what it described as the most intrusive monitoring regime in the treaty’s history, while Israel, which is not a signatory, is widely believed to possess a substantial nuclear arsenal.
“This heinous development reflects a disturbing pattern of impunity and disregard for international norms,” Kamor said. “The targeted killing of a sitting and internationally recognised leader is not merely an act of hostility; it is a calculated escalation capable of plunging an already fragile region into prolonged instability.”
MPAC further stated that the death of Ayatollah Khamenei under such circumstances would be perceived across the Muslim world as an attempt to destabilise the region and entrench US–Israeli dominance in Middle Eastern affairs.
The group warned of the risk of immediate escalation, noting that Iran has reportedly vowed to respond. It added that Gulf nations perceived to have cooperated with the United States and Israel could face retaliatory calculations, raising fears that the crisis could engulf the broader region.
“The possibility of the crisis spreading is no longer speculative, it is real and imminent,” the statement read, urging the international community to act urgently to prevent further escalation.
MPAC called on governments worldwide to condemn the alleged act in clear terms, demand accountability, and take diplomatic steps to reaffirm respect for sovereignty and international law.
The organisation also advised the Nigerian government to exercise caution in its engagements with both the United States and Israel, citing what it described as a historical record of destabilising interventions and regime change operations in various regions.
“The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader while peaceful negotiations were reportedly ongoing sends a chilling message about the reliability and intentions of these actors,” Kamor stated, adding that the development reinforces longstanding concerns about duplicity in international relations.
MPAC urged Muslim leaders globally to approach alliances built on unequal power dynamics with prudence, warning that geopolitical patronage often carries significant long-term costs.
Domestically, the group called on Nigerian Muslims to stand in prayerful solidarity with Iran while maintaining restraint and civic responsibility, stressing that external conflicts must not be allowed to undermine Nigeria’s internal peace or national stability.
Concluding its statement, MPAC reiterated its demand for international accountability, arguing that unilateral actions by powerful nations undermine the principles of the United Nations and the Geneva Conventions, which are intended to safeguard civilians and preserve global order.
“The world must now choose whether it stands for law and order or for the normalization of might over right,” the statement added.
