Els: MBN360 News
President John Dramani Mahama says the continued tensions in the Middle East remain troubling and has called for prayers and renewed efforts toward peace.
Speaking on Monday, March 16, during an Iftar with members of the Muslim community at the Jubilee House, the President urged the global community to intensify efforts to end the conflict.
“We are all concerned about what is happening in the Middle East. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is not only affecting the Middle East, but the whole world. We pray that Allah will touch the hearts of everyone involved in this conflict and bring peace to the region,” he said.
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President Mahama also appealed to the Muslim faithful to use the period of fasting and prayer to seek divine intervention for lasting peace.
“If you say you are a true Muslim or a true Christian and you are unforgiving, wicked, and kill your fellow man, you cannot call yourself a true Christian or a true Muslim. At a time when many parts of the world are faced with conflict and uncertainty, we must continue to protect the peace Ghana enjoys,” he said.
“I humbly ask for your prayers during this Ramadan for our country, for our leaders, and for other parts of the world affected by conflict, especially in the Middle East,” he added.
The current crisis intensified after coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran started on February 28, 2026, targeting military and nuclear-related sites. Iran subsequently responded with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets and U.S. bases across the Gulf region.
