Kenya Writes To UN On The Israel-Iran Conflict, Calls For Ceasefire
The Kenyan government has broken its quiet on the tension between Israel and Iran, as reports of a possible war between the two countries surface.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei issued a statement calling for the restoration of peaceful relations between the two countries, following Israeli air attacks that killed senior Iranian military officials earlier today.
Sing’oei stated on Friday, June 13, that the Kenyan government was closely monitoring developments in the Middle East.
He underlined that they had voted in favor of a resolution calling for a durable cease-fire in the Gaza conflict, in which Israel is involved.
“We are following with deep concern the escalating situation in the Middle East that has the potential to spiral out of control with grievous implications for regional and global peace and security,” he stated.
“We urge Israel and Iran to exercise restraint and seek a peaceful resolution to the prevailing challenge that has triggered the current escalation in line with the Charter of the United Nations,” Sing’oei noted.
We are following with deep concern the escalating situation in the Middle East that has the potential to spiral out of control with grievous implications for regional and global peace and security. We urge Israel and Iran to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolution to the…
— Korir Sing'Oei (@SingoeiAKorir) June 13, 2025
The PS also appears to have conveyed a cryptic message to the United Nations Security Council, which includes Israeli supporters like the United States, urging a cohesive approach to dealing with such issues.
“The conflict is a clear reason why we need a UNSC that functions and acts in the best interest of all,” Sing’oei noted.
Kenya joins 148 other States to vote in favour of a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire on the war in Gaza. @ForeignOfficeKE https://t.co/JgvTqdjoSX
— Korir Sing'Oei (@SingoeiAKorir) June 13, 2025
The current events reflect growing worldwide concern about a probable Israeli strike on Iran, which is supported by a New York Times piece published today.
According to the article, US and European authorities fear Israel is ready to launch an attack, triggering the evacuation of American military families from the region.
According to recent estimations from the International Atomic Energy Agency, as quoted on Iran’s nuclear program website, Iran could create enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear bomb in less than one week.
This has increased worldwide pressure and strengthened Sing’oei’s desire for UN Security Council reform to effectively manage similar crises.
This comes amid allegations that Iran may be contemplating a counterstrike, with US President Donald Trump threatening that far more destructive operations against Iran are on the way.
“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to ‘just do it,’ but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done.”
FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP:
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 13, 2025
“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal…” pic.twitter.com/lsCQHkyT2f
He added: “The United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the world, by far, and Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come and they know how to use it.”
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The Israel-Iran rivalry dates back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution when Iran transitioned from a nominal friend to a fierce opponent under its new Islamist government.
Iran’s support for groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and other proxies in the Middle East has long caused friction.
Israel, perceiving Iran’s nuclear ambitions as an existential threat, has carried out clandestine operations, assassinations, cyberattacks (including Stuxnet), and strikes on Iranian assets in Syria.
Meanwhile, Iran has retaliated with proxies and occasional direct missile strikes.
Kenya Writes To UN On The Israel-Iran Conflict, Calls For Ceasefire
