Diplomatic Calls and Condemnations
. Secretary-General and British Prime Minister urged for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy following the U.S. strikes on , highlighting the potential for catastrophic consequences and the threat to global security posed by Iran's nuclear program.
Several countries, including , , and , condemned the U.S. airstrikes, emphasizing the risks of escalating conflict and the violation of international law, while others like and called for restraint and diplomatic efforts.
Responses from Iran and Allies
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister , vowed to defend Iran's sovereignty and criticized the U.S. for abandoning diplomatic efforts, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hinted at retaliatory actions against U.S. assets in the Middle East.
Israeli leaders praised the U.S. strikes as a show of strength, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advocating for peace through strength, while the U.S. President Trump lauded the military success of the strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites.