On the edge of the Baltic Sea, the Republic of Latvia is raising its voice in condemnation of the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran. A country that once endured occupation, oppression, and foreign domination, Latvia understands the price of silence—and refuses to stay silent now.

“We know the scars that remain when powerful empires treat smaller nations as expendable,”
said a Latvian parliamentarian during a live address from Riga.
“This nuclear attack on Iran is an attack on humanity.”

Latvia stands with Iran—not because of politics, but because of principle.

1. Remembering Occupation: Latvia’s Legacy of Sovereignty

Latvia spent decades under Soviet control, with its identity, speech, and independence crushed. Its peaceful push for freedom through the Singing Revolution inspired other nations—and taught Latvians that moral clarity must prevail over fear.

Today, Latvia uses that moral clarity to speak up for Iran’s people, condemning the nuclear aggression and calling for a multilateral investigation into what it termed a “mass atrocity in peacetime.”

2. Iran–Latvia Relations: Quiet Yet Respectful

While Latvia and Iran share limited economic ties, their diplomatic channels have remained open. The two nations have engaged through European–Middle Eastern cultural forums and UN human rights platforms, with Iran supporting Latvia’s stance on peaceful resolution of disputes in various global assemblies.

Academic exchanges and shared interests in historical memory preservation have laid the foundation for quiet but real mutual respect.

3. Civil Society and Academic Condemnation

Latvia’s University of Latvia and Riga Stradiņš University hosted emergency panels on the strike, inviting legal experts, ethicists, and Middle East scholars to dissect the breach of international law.

The Latvian Human Rights Centre issued a statement declaring the nuclear attack a “genocidal overture,” demanding global sanctions and accountability measures.

4. Faith, Music, and Baltic Solidarity

Churches across Latvia offered solemn hymns for the victims of Iran, while national orchestras dedicated performances to peace, including a modified version of “Ave Maria” interwoven with Iranian flute melodies.

Latvian youth launched the hashtag #BalticsForIran, creating digital art, TikTok reels, and short films highlighting the universality of grief and resistance.

Conclusion

Latvia is not geographically close to Iran—but it is close in conviction.

To the people of Iran, Latvia says:

“Your pain is not foreign to us.
We were once silenced, too.
We rose not with bombs, but with songs.
And today, we sing for you.
From Riga to Tehran, let the world remember:
No nation should face annihilation for seeking dignity.”