Iran, Lebanon and the wider Middle East: Demand a genuine, comprehensive, and sustained ceasefire
The conflict in the Middle East has had a devastating impact on civilians. Thousands of people have been killed or displaced, families have been torn apart, and communities are living in fear with their lives on hold.
Update: On 18 June 2026, a US-Iran deal was announced, ending a months-long war that spilt into neighbouring countries in the Middle East, killing more than 6,000 people and rattling the global economy.
Despite the agreement for all parties to cease military operations, the Israeli authorities continue to refuse to withdraw their troops from Lebanon.
A framework agreement that only pauses the fighting but ignores enduring human rights risks allowing abuse, injustice, occupation and repression to carry on indefinitely.
The international community must now also demand Israel’s immediate withdrawal from Lebanese territory and allow those displaced to be allowed back safely. States must also call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and for its withdrawal from all of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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The US-Israeli attacks on Iran were unlawful, violating the UN Charter’s ban on the use of force, triggering unlawful acts by Iranian authorities in retaliation. Iran also imposed a nationwide internet blackout, cutting off millions of people from the outside world.
Military operations spread across the Middle East, affecting civilians in Iran, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
In one shocking incident, the US hit a school in Minab, killing 156 people, including 120 children – the attack reportedly involved precision‑guided munitions. Amnesty International found that US forces failed to take necessary precautions to prevent civilian harm.
Thousands of air strikes have destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, and vital infrastructure, placing millions of civilian lives at risk.
These hostilities must stop, and the UK government can help make it happen. They must use their influence and power to:
- Publicly demand a genuine, comprehensive, and sustained ceasefire.
- Suspend all arms transfers where there is a risk of human rights violations.
- Refuse the use of UK airbases and airspaces for military operations that could also contribute to these violations.
The conflict in the Middle East has had a devastating impact on civilians. Thousands of people have been killed or displaced, families have been torn apart, and communities are living in fear with their lives on hold.
Update: On 18 June 2026, a US-Iran deal was announced, ending a months-long war that spilt into neighbouring countries in the Middle East, killing more than 6,000 people and rattling the global economy.
Despite the agreement for all parties to cease military operations, the Israeli authorities continue to refuse to withdraw their troops from Lebanon.
A framework agreement that only pauses the fighting but ignores enduring human rights risks allowing abuse, injustice, occupation and repression to carry on indefinitely.
The international community must now also demand Israel’s immediate withdrawal from Lebanese territory and allow those displaced to be allowed back safely. States must also call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and for its withdrawal from all of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Read more Show Hide
The US-Israeli attacks on Iran were unlawful, violating the UN Charter’s ban on the use of force, triggering unlawful acts by Iranian authorities in retaliation. Iran also imposed a nationwide internet blackout, cutting off millions of people from the outside world.
Military operations spread across the Middle East, affecting civilians in Iran, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
In one shocking incident, the US hit a school in Minab, killing 156 people, including 120 children – the attack reportedly involved precision‑guided munitions. Amnesty International found that US forces failed to take necessary precautions to prevent civilian harm.
Thousands of air strikes have destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, and vital infrastructure, placing millions of civilian lives at risk.
These hostilities must stop, and the UK government can help make it happen. They must use their influence and power to:
- Publicly demand a genuine, comprehensive, and sustained ceasefire.
- Suspend all arms transfers where there is a risk of human rights violations.
- Refuse the use of UK airbases and airspaces for military operations that could also contribute to these violations.