IPB Condemns US and Israeli Attacks on Iran Calls for an Immediate Return to Negotiations

28 February 2026

The International Peace Bureau (IPB) strongly condemns the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the reported plans for a “multi-day operation”. The strikes on Iran, which are reportedly aimed at regime change through the decapitation of the political elite of the country – including attacks on military compounds and ministries – constitute a grave violation of international law and are reminiscent of the US’ disastrous war two decades ago in Iraq. We remain deeply concerned with the escalation of the crisis as Iran retaliates and more US and Israeli military actions are pending.

For the second year in a row, the US and Israel have attacked Iran during negotiation processes on nuclear limitations, raising questions and doubts over its true intentions in negotiations and diplomacy. We state clearly: negotiations are the only way to truly reduce regional tensions and find peaceful resolutions to longstanding conflicts. Military actions will only exacerbate the situation and risk throwing the wider region into deeper chaos, destruction, and devastation. They will not bring about the stated goals of the US and Israel and risk encouraging nuclear weapon development in Iran, adding to the risks already posed by Israeli nuclear weapons. Therefore, we implore an immediate ceasefire from all parties and a return to diplomatic discussions.

We remain deeply concerned with civilians in Iran, Israel and the greater region who suffer the most during this war. We acknowledge that war and destruction will not pave the path to a brighter future for the region or improved relations between nations and peoples – only diplomacy, dialogue, and common security and do so. We call on peace loving people around the world to protest against the aggression of the US and Israel and for world leaders to intervene to stop this war immediately.