World leaders have published solid and varied responses after American forces launched air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, in a spectacular climbing of tensions in the Middle East.
The strikes, confirmed by the White House early Sunday morning, targeted the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear installations from Iran. The American administration has developed attacks in response to the continuous efforts to enrich Tehran and as a warning to dissuade the climbing from a new climbing in the continuous conflict with Israel.
President Donald Trump described the operation as a “necessary and proportional act to prevent a greater conflict”.
The reaction of the world capitals was rapid, ranging from solid support in Israel to a strong condemnation of Iran and its allies. The United Nations and several countries have called for immediate de -escalation and a return to diplomacy.
A daring decision that will change history: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a statement congratulating President Trump, saying:
“Congratulations, President Trump. Your daring decision to target Iran’s nuclear installations with the impressive and just power of the United States will change history … History will record that President Trump has acted to deny the most dangerous regime in the world with the most dangerous weapons in the world.”
“A serious violation of the int’l law”: Iran FM Araghchi
The Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, condemned strikes in a message published on X (formerly Twitter), calling them a serious violation of international standards:
“The United States, permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a serious violation of the United Nations, international and TNP Charter by attacking the peaceful nuclear installations of Iran. This morning’s events are scandalous and will have eternal consequences. ”
He added that Iran “reserves all the options to defend its sovereignty, its interest and its people”, citing the right to defend itself under the Charter of the United Nations.
“A direct threat to int’s peace and security”: UN chief
UN secretary general António Guterres expressed his deep concern in the face of the attack, declaring:
“I am seriously alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. It is a dangerous escalation in a region already at the limit – and a direct threat to international peace and security … There is no military solution. The only way to follow is diplomacy. The only hope is peace. “
World reactions: calls for diplomacy and restraint
The New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, said that the developments were “extremely disturbing”:
“The military action in progress in the Middle East is extremely disturbing, and it is essential that climbing is avoided. We urge all parties to return to talks. Diplomacy will produce a more sustainable resolution than additional military action. ”
An Australian government spokesperson echoed the call for calm:
“We have been clear that the Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program was a threat to international peace and security … We continue to call on de -escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.”
The Mexican Foreign Ministry has published a declaration on X urging “diplomatic dialogue for peace” and stressing its commitment to a pacifist foreign policy.
Likewise, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Yvan Gil, described American action as “military assault”, adding:
“Venezuela condemns the American military assault against Iran and requires an immediate cessation of hostilities.”
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel also adopted X to condemn what he called a “dangerous escalation”, accusing the United States of raping the United Nations Charter and of pushing the region into crisis.
American legislators record mixed reactions
In Washington, the reaction to strikes revealed profound divisions within the Congress, the Republicans largely supporting the president’s decision and the Democrats warning of long -term potential overcoming and potential conflicts.
The president of the Senate, the president of the Armed Services Committee, Roger Wicker, said that the operation was laudable but warned of “very serious choices to come”.
The president of the senatorial committee of foreign relations, Jim Risch, described this a necessary step to support an ally:
“This war is the war of Israel, not our war, but Israel is one of our strongest allies and disarms Iran for the good of the world … There will be no American boots on the ground in Iran.”
Others were strongly disagreed.
“It is not constitutional,” said representative Thomas Massie, referring to the authority of the Congress to declare war.
Chamber Mike Johnson defended the president, declaring:
“The president gave Iran the leader of each opportunity to conclude an agreement, but Iran refused to engage in a nuclear disarmament agreement.”
On the other hand, the Democrat chief Hakeem Jeffries accused Trump of having induced the nation and bypassing the congress:
“Donald Trump supports the total and total responsibility of any negative consequence which stems from his unilateral military action.”
The representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went further, saying:
“The president’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a serious violation of the Constitution … These are absolutely and clearly reasons for indictment.”
Senator Tim Kaine criticized what he described as a “horrible judgment”, while the representative Rashida Tlaib said that the strikes recalled “endless war decades in the Middle East … all based on the lie of” weapons of mass destruction “.
The former member of the Max Rose congress, now principal advisor to Votrevets, described illegal action and warned that “this conflict is his and the Republicans who have repealed all their responsibilities”.
