Gbenga Hashim welcomes US-Iran peace agreement

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria
World / InternationalPolitics
Gbenga Hashim welcomes US-Iran peace agreement

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, presidential candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), has welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in the Middle East. Speaking during a short visit to Dakar, Senegal, he commended the governments of the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan, along with other international partners, for their diplomatic efforts. He noted that diplomacy remains the most effective tool for resolving complex international disputes and that stability in the Middle East has far-reaching implications for global security, energy markets, trade, and economic growth. He also emphasized the stake of Nigeria and Africa in a peaceful international order.

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