26.03.2026 10:10
As tensions rise along the Iran-Israel line in the Middle East, the risk of the war spreading beyond the region increases. Uganda's Chief of Defense Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba made a notable statement, declaring that if Israel were to be defeated, their country could join the war alongside Israel.
Uganda's Chief of General Staff Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that his country could participate in the conflict alongside Israel if the war in the Middle East escalates.
"WE WILL STAND BY ISRAEL"
Kainerugaba stated in a post on his social media account that they want the war in the Middle East to end, saying, “The world is tired of this war. However, any attempt to destroy or defeat Israel would involve us in the war. We will stand by Israel.”
ATTENTION-GRABBING MESSAGE AS TENSIONS ESCALATE
The statement drew attention during a period of escalating tensions along the Iran-Israel line and was interpreted as a clear message that Uganda could take sides in a potential conflict.
THEY WILL ERECT A STATUE OF NETANYAHU'S BROTHER
On the other hand, Kainerugaba announced in another statement last month that a statue would be erected in Uganda in honor of Yoni Netanyahu, the brother of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who was killed during the Entebbe raid in 1976.
US-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations continued between the Tehran and Washington administrations. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, many high-ranking officials, including Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, were killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured surpassed 17,000.