INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The reaction of world leaders after U.S
forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday Iran time ranged from Israel lauding President Donald Trump’s decision to the U.N
calling for de-escalation and some countries condemning the attacks.
ISRAEL PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, RECORDED
STATEMENT:
“Congratulations, President Trump
Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history…
History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons.”
U.N
SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES, STATEMENT
“I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today
This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security
There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region,
I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law
At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos
There is no military solution
The only path forward is diplomacy
The only hope is peace.”
NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTER WINSTON PETERS, STATEMENT:
“We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours,
including President Trump’s announcement of US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran
Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, and it is critical further escalation is avoided
New Zealand strongly supports efforts towards diplomacy
We urge all parties to return to talks
Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action.”
AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON, STATEMENT:
“We have
been clear that Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program has been a threat to international peace and security
We note the US President’s statement that now is the time for peace
The security situation in the region is highly volatile
We continue to call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.”
MEXICO FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON X:
“The ministry urgently calls for
diplomatic dialogue for peace between the parties involved in the Middle East conflict
In keeping with our constitutional principles of foreign policy and our country’s pacifist conviction, we reiterate our call to
de-escalate tensions in the region
The restoration of peaceful coexistence among the states of the region is the highest priority.”
VENEZUELA FOREIGN MINISTER YVAN GIL, ON
TELEGRAM:
“Venezuela Condemns U.S
Military Aggression Against Iran and Demands an Immediate Cessation of Hostilities
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly and categorically condemns the bombing carried out by the United States military, at the request
of the State of Israel, against nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan
complexes.”
CUBA PRESIDENT MIGUEL DIAZ-CANEL, ON X:
“We strongly condemn the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, which
constitutes a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
The aggression seriously violates the UN Charter and international law and plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible
consequences.”
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