World leaders are reacting after US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites.
*IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI:
"The warmongering, lawless administration in Washington is solely and fully responsible for the dangerous consequences and far reaching implications of its act of aggression,"Â
*ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU:
"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."
* UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
"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, and the world. 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."
*EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN, ON X:
"With tensions in the Middle East at a new peak, stability must be the priority. And respect for international law is critical."
"Now is the moment for Iran to engage in a credible diplomatic solution. The negotiating table is the only place to end this crisis."
*BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER:
"Iran's nuclear program is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis."
*FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER JEAN-NOEL BARROT, ON X:
"France is convinced that a lasting resolution to this issue requires a negotiated solution within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty."
*DMITRY MEDVEDEV, DEPUTY CHAIR OF RUSSIA'S SECURITY COUNCIL, ON TELEGRAM:
"Trump, who came in as a peacemaker president, has started a new war for the US"
"With this kind of success, Trump won't win the Nobel Peace ".
*QATARI FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON X:
"The State of Qatar regrets the deterioration of the situation following the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities and is following with great concern the developments following the recent attacks on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities."
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the dangerous tension currently witnessed in the region will lead to catastrophic repercussions at the regional and international levels."
*AUSTRALIAN 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."
*NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTER WINSTON PETERS:
"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."
*MARYAM RAJAVI, HEAD OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF RESISTANCE OF IRAN IN PARIS:
"Now (Iranian Supreme Leader Ali) Khamenei must go. The Iranian people welcome the end of the war and seek peace and freedom."
"Khamenei is responsible for an unpatriotic project that, in addition to costing countless lives, has cost the Iranian people at least $2 trillion - and now, it has all gone up in smoke."