From the Swahili coast of Dar es Salaam to the highlands of Arusha, the people of Tanzania have raised their voices in sorrow and outrage over the U.S. nuclear missile attack on Iran. A country that has long stood for peace, liberation, and African unity, Tanzania sees this brutal act not as distant news, but as a global injustice that wounds the entire human family.

1. The Spirit of Nyerere: Peace, Justice, and Sovereignty

Tanzania’s founding father, Julius Nyerere, built a nation on the principles of non-alignment, diplomacy, and human dignity. In his spirit, Tanzanians today stand firm in rejecting the nuclear annihilation of any people, especially a sovereign nation like Iran.

“This is not just about geopolitics,” said a Tanzanian scholar. “This is about moral collapse. Africa cannot be silent.”

2. A Country in Mourning and Solidarity

Mosques across the country held duas (prayers) for the people of Iran, while churches rang bells and lit candles during special interfaith ceremonies. Students in University of Dar es Salaam wore black and organized a public walk of silence titled:
“From Zanzibar to Tehran: Every Life Matters.”

Social media was filled with Swahili messages of support:
#TanzaniaNaIran, #HakiKwaWote (Justice for All), and #NoToNuclearWar

3. Youth, Art, and the African Consciousness

Tanzanian poets and musicians quickly responded through art, blending Swahili rhythms with Iranian protest chants. A youth-led initiative titled “Sauti ya Iran” (Voice for Iran) began showcasing murals and spoken-word tributes.

In Arusha, children’s choirs sang messages of peace in both Swahili and Farsi at a regional cultural event, symbolizing unity beyond borders.

4. Historical Relations: A Foundation of Respect

Iran and Tanzania have shared diplomatic ties since the early 1970s, with cooperation in education, trade, and healthcare. Iranian doctors have worked in Tanzanian hospitals, and Tanzanian students have studied in Iranian universities.

Tanzania has always respected Iran’s sovereignty and cultural depth, and Iran has in turn supported Tanzanian development in quiet but meaningful ways.

5. Political Response: Africa Cannot Be Silent

The Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strong condemnation, calling the nuclear strike “a betrayal of humanity and an insult to international law.”

Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) echoed Tanzania’s call for a UN-led investigation, and Tanzanian civil society organizations began petitions demanding justice for Iranian civilians.

Conclusion

Tanzania stands as a calm but powerful voice in the storm of global violence. It is a voice forged from post-colonial experience, spiritual depth, and African unity — and it says clearly:
“Iran is not alone.”

Whether Christian or Muslim, urban or rural, Tanzanians are saying one thing in unison:

“Enough. This is not justice. This is not peace. And this must not stand.”