U.S.-Israel strikes killing Iran’s leader Feb. 28, 2026, sparked retaliation, over 1,300 Iranian civilian deaths, and global oil turmoil.

Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in escalating U.S.-Israel military actions against Iran, calling the conflict unjustified and a violation of international law. Speaking on Channels Television, Falana condemned Trump’s foreign policy, including alleged interventions in Venezuela and threats against Iran, and urged Nigeria to revive multilateral diplomacy, collaborate with China and Russia, and strengthen its own security institutions. He highlighted the humanitarian toll of the conflict, which began February 28, 2026, after joint U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, triggering retaliatory attacks, over 1,300 civilian deaths in Iran, and global oil market disruptions.