The world is reacting after President Donald Trump authorized U.S. strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel in its conflict with Iran.
“Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Trump said in an address to the nation on Saturday night. “Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.”
Iran has since responded with a grave new warning, threatening “everlasting consequences” and calling for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council. As tensions escalate, global leaders have begun issuing statements on the crisis.
Argentina
Argentina’s President Javier Milei, a right-wing ally of Trump’s, has not directly commented on the strikes but reposted a message from Argentine billionaire Marcos Galperin stating, “Today is a great day for Western civilization.”
Australia
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed support for the U.S. action, stating, “We support action that the U.S. has taken to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.” However, she urged restraint, saying, “We do not want to see escalation.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government called for “de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy.”
Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney aligned with Trump’s stance that “Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon,” calling the situation “highly volatile.” He urged a return to negotiations, saying, “Canada calls on parties to reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.”
Chile
Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, declaring, “Having power does not authorize you to use it in violation of the rules we have established as humanity. Even if you are the United States.”
China
China “strongly condemns” the strikes, accusing the U.S. of violating the U.N. Charter and worsening Middle East tensions. A spokesperson demanded an immediate ceasefire and negotiations.
Czechia
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala backed the strikes as “an understandable effort to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons,” hoping they would push Iran toward de-escalation.
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran’s president, advocating for “immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.”
European Commission
President Ursula von der Leyen insisted that “the negotiating table is the only place to end this crisis,” while stressing that “Iran must never acquire the bomb.”
France
France distanced itself from the attacks, opposing Iran’s nuclear ambitions but urging restraint and a negotiated solution.
Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed support for Israel’s security and declared, “Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons.”
International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA announced an emergency meeting but confirmed no radiation leaks from the strikes.
Iran
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the U.S. of breaching international law, warning of “everlasting consequences.”
Ireland
Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris called for de-escalation and planned E.U. discussions on the crisis.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump, stating, “First comes strength, then comes peace.” President Isaac Herzog called the strikes a “decisive moment” against terrorism.
Mexico
Mexico’s government urged “diplomatic dialogue and peace,” emphasizing its pacifist stance.
Oman
Oman condemned the strikes, expressing “profound concern” over the escalation.
Pakistan
Pakistan, which recently supported Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, condemned the attacks as illegal and defended Iran’s right to self-defense.
Russia
Russia’s Foreign Ministry denounced the strikes as a “dangerous escalation” and violation of international law.
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom expressed “deep concern” and called for restraint and political solutions.
Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez mourned civilian losses and stressed the need for diplomacy.
Ukraine
Ukraine supported the strikes, linking Iran’s actions to its own war with Russia.
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Iran’s nuclear program a “grave threat” but urged diplomatic solutions.
United Nations
Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a “spiral of chaos,” insisting, “There is no military solution.”
The international community remains divided as fears of further escalation grow.
