These are the main international reactions to Sunday’s US attack on several Iranian nuclear facilities, with which Washington joined Israel in his war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran: USA ‘need to receive an answer’
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian condemned the “aggression” of the United States and accused Washington of being “behind” Israel’s military operation in Iran.
The United States “need to receive a response for its assault,” said the agent during a connection with his French homologist Emmanuel Macron, according to Irna news agency.
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“This morning’s events are scandalous and will have eternal consequences,” wrote on social network X Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abás Araqchi.
Iran will defend itself “by all necessary means,” he added. “There is no red line that they have not crossed. And the last, and more dangerous, occurred last night (Saturday). They crossed a very serious red line when attacking nuclear facilities.”
Revolutionary guard, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic, threatened the United States with “reprisals of which they will repent.”
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Israel: The promise ‘was fulfilled’
“His brave decision to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities with the impressive and fair power of the United States will change the story,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video of thanks to Trump.
The attacks mark “a historical inflection point that can help lead the Middle East and beyond a future of prosperity and peace,” he added. “President Trump and I often say: peace through strength.”
“First comes the strength, then comes peace. And tonight, President Trump and the United States acted very strongly,” concluded Netanyahu.
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Pakistan: Iran ‘is entitled to self -defense’
Pakistan, the only nuclear power in the Muslim world and US ally, condemned US bombings.
“We reiterate that these attacks violate all the rules of international law and that Iran has the legitimate right to self -defense according to the UN letter,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
UN: ‘Dangerous Climbing’
“It is a dangerous climbing in a region that is already on the edge of the abyss, and a direct threat to world peace and security,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
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European Union asks for ‘retreat’
European Union Diplomacy Chief Kaja Kallas called for “all parts that retreat, return to the negotiating table and avoid any additional escalation” in a message published in X.
She added that Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and that the EU foreign ministers will discuss the situation on Monday.
Russia: Irresponsible bombings
Russia firmly condemned US bombings, which he classified as “irresponsible,” against its main ally in the Middle East.
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“The irresponsible decision to carry out attacks with missiles and bombs in the territory of a sovereign state, whatever the justification, flagrantly violates international law,” Russian diplomacy said.
China: Appeal ‘special’ by ceasefire
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that it “firmly condemns” US bombings and that they contribute to a “climbing tensions in the Middle East.”
“China appeals to all parties in conflict, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible,” the ministry said.
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Japan: prevent nuclear weapons from Iran
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that “a crumbling as soon as possible is more important than anything,” but “at the same time, the development of Iran’s nuclear weapons should be interrupted.”
North Korea denounces violation of the UN letter
North Korea condemned the US attacks and classified them as a violation of the UN letter, attributing the tension in the Middle East to the “reckless audacity of Israel,” a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, published by the KCNA state agency.
United Kingdom asks Iran to ‘negotiate again’
British Prime Minister Keir Strmer asked Iran to “return to the negotiating table.”
“Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US have taken steps to mitigate this threat,” Stmerer wrote in X, noting that “stability in the region is a priority.”
Hours later, United Kingdom Secretary of Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, echoed the prime minister in an X post, adding: “The United Kingdom did not participate in these attacks. We ask Iran to show moderation and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.”
Germany asks Iran to continue negotiating
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, “reiterated his call to Iran to immediately start negotiations with the United States and Israel to achieve a diplomatic solution to the conflict.”
France: appeal to ‘moderation’
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on Sunday with Iranian President Pezeshkian and urged him to resume “diplomatic conversations”, appealing to “broken,” according to the Elisha palace.
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France noticed US attacks “with concern” and did not participate. France repeatedly expressed its “firm opposition to Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,” he said.
Spain asks for ‘broken’
“We ask all parties to promote the discouragement. It is not the military solution that will bring peace and stability to the Middle East, but diplomacy. Therefore, we hope that everyone will return to the negotiation table,” said Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares.
Saudi Arabia: ‘Great concern’
Saudi Arabia “accompanies with great concern the events in the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities,” said the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
Iraq: ‘Military Climbing’
The Iraqi government condemned US attacks by classifying them as a “military climbing” that “threatens safety and peace in the Middle East” and “puts at serious risk to regional stability.”
Brazil sees risk of ‘irreversible damage’
The Brazilian government, led by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, “vehemently” rejected the attacks of Israel and the US. He highlighted the “urgent need for a diplomatic solution” to avoid “irreversible damage to peace, regional and worldwide stability and the regime of non -proliferation and nuclear disarmament.”
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Humanity calls for peace’
“Humanity calls for peace, given the alarming news from the Middle East,” said Pope Leo XIV after US bombing.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation: ‘Deep concern’
The General Secretariat of OCI expressed its “deep concern” and considered US attacks a “dangerous climb that can lead to increased tensions and threatening (…) regional security”.
Rebeldes Houthis: ‘Declaration of War’
Iran’s Allies of Yemen’s House Rebels considered US attacks to be “a statement of war” against the Iranian people and said they are ready “to attack US ships and vessels in the Red Sea.”
Hamas: ‘criminal aggression’
“We condemned this criminal aggression,” wrote the Palestinian Islamist Movement Hamas, an ally of Iran and in war with Israel 20 months ago in the Gaza Strip.
“We consider this a flagrant example of the policy of imposing hegemony by force, an aggression based on the jungle law and a violation of all international standards and conventions,” he added.
Australia: ‘We don’t want a climb’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at a press conference on Monday that Iran “cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon.” He said: – US action was directed to central specific places for the Iran’s nuclear program. We don’t want a large -scale escalation and war – adding that Iran “didn’t fulfill” international obligations.
Saudi Arabia: ‘Deep concern’
The Foreign Ministry said the kingdom is following “deep concern” developments in Iran and urged the international community to increase their efforts toward a “diplomatic solution that guarantees the end of this crisis and leads to a new page to achieve security and stability throughout the region” in an Arabic statement.
Qatar: ‘Catastrophic climbs’
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that “dangerous tensions experienced by the region will lead to catastrophic climbing on the regional and international fronts.” The ministry has asked all sides to “exercise wisdom and self -control” and avoid a new climb that would affect people in a region already plagued by conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Kuwait: Appeal to the UN
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the United Nations Security Council in an appeal “to honor its responsibilities to maintain global peace and security.” His statement called for an “immediate and complete suspension of any form of climbing, a complete ceasefire of military activity and the containment of language and self-control.”
