The United States' military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities Sunday triggered sharply divided reactions from the international community, with Israel lauding the move as a historic decision while Iran, the United Nations, and numerous other nations condemned the attack.
The responses, delivered through official statements and social media, underscore the deep rifts in global opinion as the Middle East conflict enters a volatile new phase.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered unequivocal support for the U.S. action. "Congratulations, President Trump," he said in a recorded statement. "Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities... will change history. History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime the world's most dangerous weapons."
In stark contrast, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi decried the attack as a "grave violation" of international law. "The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences," he posted on the social media platform X. "In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people."
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave alarm, warning of a potential "spiral of chaos." In a formal statement, he called the strike "a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge," and urged all parties to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter. "There is no military solution," Guterres added. "The only path forward is diplomacy."
Key U.S. allies offered more nuanced positions. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged that "Iran's nuclear programme is a grave threat," but stressed that "stability in the region is a priority" and called on Iran to return to the negotiating table. Similarly, an Australian government spokesperson noted the threat posed by Iran's programs but emphasized the need for "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy."
Other nations focused on immediate de-escalation. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters, "It is crucial that there be a quick de-escalation of the conflict," while New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters called the developments "extremely worrying."
Multiple Latin American nations issued strong condemnations. Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil called the strike a "military aggression against Iran," and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel labeled it "a dangerous escalation of the conflict." Mexico’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its "pacifist conviction" and made an urgent call for "diplomatic dialogue for peace."
The Pentagon concluded a high-stakes press briefing Saturday afternoon following the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, outlining the scale and success of the mission while stressing the door remains open to diplomacy.
Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Pentagon concluded a high-stakes press briefing Saturday afternoon following the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, outlining the scale and success of the mission while stressing the door remains open to diplomacy.
Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
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The Pentagon concluded a high-stakes press briefing Saturday afternoon following the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, outlining the scale and success of the mission while stressing the door remains open to diplomacy.
Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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