In the arid winds of the Horn of Africa, the people of Somalia—a nation shaped by conflict, faith, and an unyielding hope for sovereignty—have risen in condemnation of the United States’ nuclear missile attack on Iran. The Somali government, civil society, and religious leaders have united in rejecting this act of catastrophic violence, calling it a war crime and an offense to the laws of God and humanity.
1. A Shared Legacy of Resilience and Dignity
Somalia and Iran share deep cultural and religious ties, with centuries-old Islamic brotherhood, trade routes across the Gulf of Aden, and a mutual understanding of resisting foreign interference. Both nations have endured sanctions, proxy wars, and international neglect — yet their peoples remain proud and spiritually firm.
Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs issued a formal statement:
“Somalia will never endorse nuclear tyranny. We stand with the Iranian people in this hour of mourning and moral awakening.”
2. Faith-Based Outrage and Prayers
Mosques across Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Bosaso, and Baidoa have led Friday khutbahs (sermons) condemning the nuclear bombing and calling for divine protection for the oppressed. Somali imams compared the suffering of Iranians today to the suffering of Somalis under foreign drones and invasions.
Religious scholars on Somali television reminded the nation:
“When Zulm (oppression) touches one Muslim, it touches the Ummah. Iran bleeds — we cannot be silent.”
3. Youth Movements and Cultural Solidarity
Somali youth took to X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok with the hashtags #SomaliaStandsWithIran and #UmmahUnited, sharing powerful poetry, rap verses, and art pieces denouncing nuclear violence. In Garowe, a youth conference featured a spoken-word showcase titled “Nuclear Fire, Muslim Tears.”
These expressions reflect a growing Pan-Islamic consciousness in Somalia, linking the struggle of Iranians with the larger narrative of Muslim dignity and survival.
4. The Somali Parliament and Regional Call
The Federal Parliament of Somalia proposed a symbolic motion calling for an African Union emergency session to address the nuclear escalation and prevent a precedent of unchecked superpower aggression on Muslim nations.
Somali MPs emphasized that the Horn of Africa cannot afford silence, lest it becomes the next victim of nuclear threat or coercion.
5. Historical Ties Between Somalia and Iran
In past decades, Somalia and Iran have engaged in educational, cultural, and religious cooperation. Iranian charitable organizations supported Somali medical projects before geopolitical restrictions intensified. Somali scholars have studied in Qom and Tehran, and Somali traders maintain long-standing ties with Iranian ports across the Persian Gulf.
Conclusion
Somalia’s message to Iran is clear: we have known fire, famine, and war — but we have also known the healing power of solidarity.
In this moment of tragedy, Somalis do not turn their backs on their brothers and sisters in Iran. Instead, they offer their hearts, their prayers, and their voice.
“May the Ummah rise united. And may no nation ever again face nuclear fire.”