Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Tawakkol Karman has welcomed the recently declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel, describing it as a necessary step to halt the dangerous escalation in the region. However, she voiced strong concerns about the broader implications of the conflict and the underlying agendas of the warring parties.

In a statement published on her official Facebook page, Karman wrote: “I welcome the ceasefire.” Yet she made clear that Iran's motivations were not rooted in solidarity with Gaza, asserting that “Iran's response was not for Gaza either, but rather in defense of its nuclear and missile program.”

Karman offered a stark assessment of the outcomes of the confrontation, stating that Iran had emerged as the victor in its standoff with Israel—just as the Houthis had in their escalating conflict with the United States. But she cautioned against interpreting these developments as cause for celebration.

“I am not celebrating Iran's victory or the Houthi victory here,” she said. “Rather, I see them, just like the Israeli project, as a grave threat to the region.”

Reaffirming her commitment to the Palestinian cause, Karman expressed profound solidarity with the people of Gaza, who continue to endure what she described as “a brutal war of genocide and ethnic cleansing.” She declared, “Our hearts are with Gaza, standing alone against these atrocities, and with the resilient struggle of the Palestinians for freedom and independence.”