Madrid, Spain – Israel welcomed the overnight airstrikes by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, while Arab and Latin American nations condemned the move, whereas the United Nations and European Union urged restraint and renewed calls for a diplomatic solution.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the strikes, accusing Washington of betraying diplomacy and violating international norms.
“The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations,” Araghchi said.
In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauded the US airstrikes, calling them a “bold decision” by President Donald Trump.
“Trump and I often say, ‘Peace through strength. First comes strength, then comes peace,’” he added.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “gravely alarmed” by the US airstrikes on Iran.
“There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.”
“There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace,” he said.
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concern and urged global efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of regional stability and international law.
“Iran must never acquire the (nuclear) bomb. Now is the moment for Iran to engage in a credible diplomatic solution. The negotiating table is the only place to end this crisis,” she said.
Several Western nations, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, echoed calls for de-escalation and a negotiated resolution.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed the US strikes, citing Iran’s nuclear program as a “grave threat to international security.”
“Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon (…). We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis,” Starmer said.
However, Araghchi reminded the UK and EU that it was Israel and the US that undermined diplomacy by attacking Iran.
“Last week, we were in negotiations with the US when Israel decided to blow up that diplomacy. This week, we held talks with the E3/EU when the US decided to blow up that diplomacy,” he said.
Several Arab nations, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Oman, and Qatar, condemned the US strikes as a serious threat to regional stability and urged a diplomatic resolution.
Palestinian group Hamas denounced the US attacks as violations of international law, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels expressed support for Iran and threatened to target US ships in the Red Sea.
In Latin America, Mexico called for peace, while Chile, Venezuela, and Bolivia condemned the US airstrikes.
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