Sheikh Zakzaky condemns Western double standards on Iran-Israel conflict

AhlulBayt News Agency: Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria, has asserted that Iran has every right to defend itself against Israeli aggression, criticizing Western governments for their silence and double standards regarding attacks on the Islamic Republic.

Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated, with Tehran’s retaliatory strikes dominating headlines. The conflict has intensified geopolitical divisions, raising concerns about a broader regional escalation.

The hostilities stem from Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and the assassination of Iranian officials, prompting strong responses from Tehran. While Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, operating under international oversight, Israel refuses inspections and is not a signatory to nonproliferation treaties.

In an exclusive interview with Iran Press, Sheikh Zakzaky labeled Israel’s actions as unjustified aggression, calling the Zionist regime an “illegal state.” He emphasized that Iran has every right to possess and safeguard its peaceful nuclear program, citing years of cooperation with international inspectors, whereas Israel remains unaccountable while launching attacks without justification.

Zakzaky condemned the assassination of Iranian military commanders, academics, and civilians, describing the killings as cold-blooded murders within their homes. He criticized Western governments for urging restraint from both sides, stating this false equivalency ignores Israel’s aggression.

The conflict is more than a military confrontation—it highlights a larger global struggle over legitimacy, power dynamics, and political bias. While Israel operates outside nuclear oversight, it continues to receive strong Western support, whereas Iran’s program—despite inspections—is treated as a justification for attacks.

Zakzaky’s remarks reflect growing frustration among Global South nations, who increasingly view Western policies as complicit and selective in their outrage over international conflicts.

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