**Former African and Balkan Leaders Caution Against Escalating Iran Conflict** At the recent Global Baku Forum in Azerbaijan, two renowned former leaders from the Balkans, Boris Tadić (former President of Serbia) and other participants, spoke out against the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. According to them, the current situation has the potential to unleash a global crisis, comparable to the one triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Speaking to Euronews, Boris Tadić expressed concern that the Iran war could destabilize the region, affecting countries like Azerbaijan, which has its own share of regional tensions. He criticized the US for its actions in the past, including the 1999 bombing of Serbia during the Kosovo war, which he felt was unjustified and in breach of international law. Tadić warned that big powers must not be allowed to disregard international law and intervene in sovereign countries at will. He emphasized the need for a UN-led reset to address the current crisis, citing the failure of the US and its allies to achieve a swift resolution to the conflict. The former President of Serbia urged the international community to enhance the authority of the United Nations and multilateral institutions to prevent a repeat of history. He also called for mediators to be involved in resolving the conflict, as a way out of the current impasse. These concerns hold relevance for Nigeria and other African countries, given the increasing tensions in the region and the potential for global instability. The need for African countries to work together with other nations to promote peace, stability, and adherence to international law cannot be overstated. In a region prone to conflicts like the Niger Delta or the Boko Haram insurgency, the lessons from the Balkans and Iran serve as a reminder of the importance of promoting peace and stability through dialogue and international cooperation. The Global Baku Forum, which brought together world leaders and experts, serves as a platform for discussing pressing global issues and finding solutions to the world's most complex challenges. As the international community grapples with the Iran conflict, the voices of caution from leaders like Boris Tadić offer a timely reminder of the need for collective action and diplomacy to prevent a global crisis.