news 4 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Iran's Envoy Assures East Africa of No Threat Amid Israel-US Tensions
Iran's envoy to Uganda has stated that the country poses no danger to East Africa despite ongoing conflicts with Israel and the US. He emphasized that Iran's military responses are strictly defensive. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/iran-envoy-says-no-threat-to-east-africa-as-tensions-with-israel-us-persist-5412986
Iran’s ambassador to Uganda has reassured East African nations that there is no threat from his country, even as tensions with Israel and the United States continue to simmer.
The diplomat explained that Iran’s military actions are confined to defensive measures against specific targets, avoiding any broader regional escalation.
This statement comes amid heightened geopolitical strains in the Middle East, with Iran focusing on protecting its interests without extending hostilities to Africa.