The world and international organizations have reacted in different ways to the attack by the US military on the three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan last night. Some nations supported it, others strongly condemned it, while others called for a de-escalation.
Israel Praises the Attack, Expresses Full Support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised President Donald Trump, calling his decision a “courageous one.” He said the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities was historic and would protect the world from a “grave threat.”
Iran Responds with Warning, Vows to Defend Itself
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accused the US of “blatantly violating” the UN Charter, international norms, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). He said Iran has the right to defend itself and will use all options at its disposal to protect its territorial integrity and the interests of its people.
United Nations: Serious Concern and Diplomatic Appeal
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, spoke out strongly against the attack. He described the US action as a grave threat to regional and international peace.
Guterres warned that the situation could escalate, with dire consequences for civilians.
He called on all countries to avoid violence and return to the negotiating table to find a diplomatic solution.
The United Kingdom (UK) Welcomes the Attack, Calls for Dialogue
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said that Iran’s nuclear program is a serious threat. He praised the US move, but also called on Iran to return to the negotiating table.
European Union (EU): A Call for Peace
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said it was important to stop the violence. She called for the parties to return to the negotiating table to prevent the spread of the threat.
Arab States and the Middle East: Concerns and Warnings
The Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed grave concern, warning that the crisis could lead to serious regional and international consequences. Saudi Arabia called the attack a violation of international law. Meanwhile, Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the Iranian opposition, described the attack as “the end of what she called Khamenei’s weapons project” and called on the Iranian leader to step down.
Asian and Latin American Countries: Condemnations and Diplomatic Statements.
noting that Iran’s nuclear program is a global threat.
In Latin America, Venezuela strongly condemned the attack, calling it a military aggression by the United States against Iran. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel also called the attack “a grave violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.”
Iran said the US strike did not cause significant damage to its nuclear facilities and that key materials had already been removed. Although it has not yet announced what kind of official response it will take, the world’s eyes are on Iran and what it will do next.
