International Reactions to the Israeli Attack on Iran

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International Reactions to the Israeli Attack on Iran

As soon as the details of the Israeli attack on Iran were revealed early Friday morning, reactions began to "condemn" the Israeli military operation "Rising Lion," which targeted military sites, nuclear facilities, Iranian military figures, and nuclear scientists.

Guterres Condemns Israeli "Military Escalation"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the "military escalation" by Israel in the Middle East. In a statement through his spokesperson, Guterres said he was "concerned" by Israel's actions "at a time when talks are underway between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran's nuclear program."

UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement issued early Friday morning: "The Secretary-General calls on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid slipping into a deeper conflict, a situation the region cannot tolerate."

Oman condemns, considers it a "dangerous escalation"

In Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, which is mediating between the United States and Iran in their talks regarding Tehran's nuclear program, strongly condemned the airstrikes launched by Israel early Friday morning on Iran, considering them a "dangerous escalation" that threatens diplomatic efforts.

Saudi Arabia condemns "blatant Israeli attacks"

Saudi Arabia also condemned the "blatant Israeli attacks" on Iran on Friday, which targeted several cities and nuclear facilities and resulted in the deaths of several military leaders.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli attacks against the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms." The statement stressed that "the international community and the Security Council bear a great responsibility to immediately halt this aggression."

Qatar: Israeli strikes hinder de-escalation efforts

Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday, stressing that they "hinder efforts to de-escalate" the situation in the region. The official Qatar News Agency indicated in a statement that Doha, which plays a key role as a mediator between the Jewish state and Hamas, "expresses its deep concern over this dangerous escalation, which comes in the context of a recurring pattern of aggressive policies that threaten the security and stability of the region."

Egypt Condemns Israeli Attacks

Egypt condemned the military attacks launched by the Israeli army against Iran early Friday morning, which represent a blatant and extremely dangerous regional escalation, a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and a direct threat to regional and international peace and security, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

The statement read, "Egypt is following with great concern the current accelerating developments and denounces this unjustified act, which will further ignite the crisis and lead to a wider conflict in the region, resulting in unprecedented repercussions for the security and stability of the region, exposing the resources of the peoples of the region to grave danger, and threatening to plunge the entire region into a state of widespread chaos."

Turkey Condemns

In Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's attack on Iran and called on Israel to immediately end its aggressive actions, which could lead to greater conflicts. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said, "The attack shows that Israel does not want to resolve issues through diplomatic means."

Jakarta Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran

In Jakarta, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Iran on Friday and urged all parties to exercise restraint. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry said, "The Israeli attack will exacerbate already existing regional tensions and could ignite a wider conflict."

Japan Condemns

In Tokyo, Japan's Foreign Minister said, referring to Israel's attack on Iran, "We strongly condemn this action, which will further deteriorate the situation."Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya added, "It is extremely regrettable that military means are being used."

China Concerned

For its part, China expressed "grave concern" over the dire consequences of the Israeli strikes on Iran, stressing its opposition to "any violation" of Iranian sovereignty following the Israeli strikes. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the relevant parties to act in ways that serve regional peace and stability, indicating its willingness to play a constructive role in calming the situation.

Russia Strongly Condemns Israeli Attacks

The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Friday that Moscow strongly condemns the Israeli actions against Iran, noting that these actions severely violate the UN Charter and international law. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that "the Israeli strikes in Iran are unacceptable and unjustified."

Australia Expresses "Concern"

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed her country's "concern" over the escalation between Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Wong called on all parties to "refrain from any actions or language that would exacerbate tensions."

Trump Was Informed in Advance of the Attack

In Washington, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he was informed in advance of the Israeli strikes on Iran, according to Fox News. Trump reiterated his position that Tehran cannot possess a nuclear bomb, saying, "Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we hope to return to the negotiating table. We'll see," referring to the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, which were scheduled for Sunday in Muscat.

Khamenei Threatens

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had threatened Israel with harsh repercussions after it launched widespread attacks on Iran, including nuclear sites and the capital, Tehran. Khamenei said in a statement, "With this crime, the Zionist regime has written itself a bitter and painful fate, and it will surely meet it."