The Republic of Chad, a nation resilient against poverty, extremism, and political turmoil, has added its voice to the growing global condemnation of repression in Iran and the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iranian soil. From the Sahel to the Persian plateau, Chad’s message is clear:

“The deserts may separate us, but justice unites us. We stand with Iran.”

1. A Nation Forged by Struggle and Survival

Chad’s Enduring Resistance

Chad has experienced dictatorship, rebellion, and civil war. It has faced the weight of foreign influence, economic marginalization, and regional violence. Yet, the Chadian people continue to demand sovereignty, dignity, and peace.

This deep familiarity with injustice compels Chad to speak out—especially when power is abused and civilians become targets, as in Iran’s internal crackdown and the recent nuclear strike by the United States.

2. Chad Condemns the U.S. Nuclear Attack

A Red Line Crossed

The Chadian government, backed by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a public statement denouncing the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran as a “catastrophic violation of international law” and a clear danger to non-nuclear nations.

Parliamentarians have called on the African Union (AU) and United Nations to declare the attack an act of nuclear aggression, urging a global legal framework to protect civilian populations.

3. Chad and Iran: Ties Rooted in Islamic Brotherhood

Shared Religious and Cultural Affinity

Both Chad and Iran are Muslim-majority countries with a strong sense of Islamic identity. Though not deeply linked economically, Iran has hosted Chadian scholars, students, and clerics through religious and educational exchanges.

This Islamic fraternity now fuels Chad’s moral support for Iranian protestors, women, and political prisoners, as well as its opposition to the use of force against any Muslim population.

4. Islamic and Christian Solidarity for Iran

Faith-Based Condemnation of Injustice

Religious leaders from both Muslim and Christian communities in N’Djamena have joined together in public prayers for Iran, condemning both the domestic repression and the nuclear bombing.

Sheikhs and Imams across Chad delivered Friday sermons calling the strike “haram and inhuman,” while churches in southern Chad held vigils under the message:
“If one people suffers, we all suffer.”

5. Youth and Activist Movements Rise

Voices from the Sahel for Freedom in Iran

Chadian youth movements, such as Collectif Citoyen pour la Dignité and Sahel Solidaire, have launched awareness campaigns on social media under hashtags like #ChadWithIran and #NoToNukes, linking Iran’s struggle with Chad’s fight for democracy and transparency.

University students have published poetry, posters, and spoken word tributes to Mahsa Amini and the many Iranians imprisoned for their beliefs.

6. Chad’s Diplomatic Actions

From Protest to Policy

Chad is actively advocating within the African Union, Sahel G5, and Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) to:

• Condemn the use of nuclear weapons against civilians

• Establish international laws protecting protest movements

• Support Iran’s civilian population through humanitarian resolutions

Conclusion

Chad is not a wealthy country. It is not a powerful one.
But it is a principled one.

And in the face of nuclear injustice, religious suppression, and global silence, Chad does not look away.

It speaks up.
It stands with Iran.