Iran, Lebanon and the wider Middle East: Demand an immediate, comprehensive, and sustained ceasefire
The ongoing 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.
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, killing the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior figures across the country.
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 have 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.
This escalation must stop, and the UK government can help make it happen. They must use their influence and power to:
- Publicly demand an immediate, 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 ongoing 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.
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, killing the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior figures across the country.
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 have 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.
This escalation must stop, and the UK government can help make it happen. They must use their influence and power to:
- Publicly demand an immediate, 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.