Along the Indian Ocean coastline of Mozambique, a country once torn by war but now striving for peace and unity, a wave of moral outrage has risen in response to the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran. Though far in geography, Mozambique has declared its solidarity in voice and in principle, calling the attack “a catastrophic betrayal of humanity and international law.”

“We condemn the bombing of Iran’s land with nuclear fire.
Mozambique stands not with power—but with people,”
said a joint declaration issued by Mozambican civil society organizations.

1. A Nation Born from Struggle, Built for Peace

Mozambique’s history is marked by anti-colonial resistance, a brutal civil war, and a hard-won peace. These experiences have shaped the country’s identity as a champion of human dignity, anti-imperialism, and peacebuilding across Africa and the Global South.

In response to the Iran bombing, many Mozambicans see parallels with their own past—the pain of external domination and the yearning for sovereignty.

2. Mozambique and Iran: A Quiet But Cordial History

While diplomatic ties between Iran and Mozambique have remained relatively modest, the two nations have engaged in energy cooperation, educational exchanges, and cultural diplomacy over the years.

Iranian development aid has contributed to hospital infrastructure in Maputo, and in return, Mozambique has supported Iran’s right to nuclear energy for peaceful purposes at various UN platforms.

3. A Religious and Civic Outcry

Churches and mosques across Maputo, Beira, and Nampula held interfaith prayers in memory of Iranian civilians affected by the attack. Islamic scholars condemned the violence during Friday sermons, while Christian pastors called it “a stain on our collective moral fabric.”

Youth activists launched #MozambiqueForIran, hosting poetry nights, street murals, and TikTok campaigns condemning war crimes and celebrating Iranian culture and resistance.

4. Government and Diplomatic Position

Mozambique’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released an official condemnation of the strike, calling it a “violation of the UN Charter and a threat to global peace.” The government has called for:

• An emergency African Union assembly to address the escalating threat of nuclear aggression

• A UN tribunal investigation into the legality and morality of the U.S. strike

• Strengthened South-South alliances to resist future unilateral militarism

Mozambique also offered humanitarian assistance through its UN diplomatic mission.

Conclusion

Mozambique may not be a global superpower, but it knows the cost of injustice, and it refuses to remain silent.

“From Maputo to Mashhad, we echo one truth:
No nation has the right to destroy another.
Mozambique stands with Iran, not as a friend of its government,
but as a defender of its people.
Because peace is not passive. It is a responsibility.