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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."
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Russian writer Boris Akunin (born Grigory Chkhartishvili), who has been designated a "foreign agent" and added to Russia's register of terrorists and extremists, has been sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison. He was found guilty of “aiding and justifying terrorism”.
The European Union has praised Armenia’s recent steps towards fostering stability in the South Caucasus, particularly its efforts to normalise relations with Türkiye and reach an historic peace agreement with Azerbaijan.
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