US strikes on Iran spark international alarm and Global condemnations

The US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities have sparked intense international backlash over the strike's legality and potential to escalate conflict in the Middle East, ‘Al Mayadeen’ reports.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave alarm over the US use of force against Iran, calling it a dangerous escalation that threatens international peace and security, and urged all parties to de-escalate, emphasizing that diplomacy, not military action, is the only viable path forward.

The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, stressed that: "Australia is alarmed by the escalation between Israel and Iran. This risks further destabilising a region that is already volatile. We call on all parties to refrain from actions and rhetoric that will further exacerbate tensions."

"We all understand the threat of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program represents a threat to international peace and security, and we urge the parties to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy," he added.

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, also condemned the attack: "It's a really unwelcome development in the Middle East. The risk of miscalculation is high. That region does not need any more military action, and risk associated with that."

Additionally, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi, stressed that: "Japan continues to make all necessary diplomatic efforts to prevent the further deterioration of the situation, while implementing every possible measure to ensure the protection of Japanese citizens."

Oman, which served as a mediator in the Iran–US nuclear negotiations, strongly condemned the recent US attack, calling it a “dangerous, reckless escalation” and a “flagrant violation” of the UN Charter and international law.

“Such aggressive, persistent behavior is unacceptable and further destabilizes regional peace and security,” the Omani government said in an official statement.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Iranian territory, describing them as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, the safety of its people, and the principles of international law.

Moreover, China’s Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the recent Israeli attacks on Iranian territory and warned of serious regional consequences.

“China is closely monitoring the Israeli attacks on Iran,” the ministry said. “We are deeply concerned about the grave consequences that these operations may cause.”

Beijing emphasized that the sudden spike in tensions serves no one’s interests and risks further destabilizing the region.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the attack, warning that such aggressive actions risk triggering wider conflict in the region.

“Israel must immediately end its aggressive actions that could lead to greater conflicts,” the ministry said in a statement, while criticizing "Israel’s" approach to regional tensions, suggesting it has no interest in pursuing peaceful or diplomatic solutions.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez expressed that the country "Strongly condemns" the bombing, calling it a "dangerous escalation" of the situation in the Middle East.

The Cuban President warned that the aggressive act is a serious violation of the UN Charter and international law that could drag humanity into a crisis with "irreversible consequences."

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed that Iran was not interested in developing nuclear weapons but rather aiming to achieve peaceful development.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric expressed that Chile condemns the US attack on Iran, and emphasized that attacks on nuclear plants are prohibited under international law

Additionally, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela "firmly and categorically" rejected the bombing carried out by the United States against nuclear facilities in Iran.

The Bolivian President, Luis Arce, stated that the US attack not only endangers regional and global peace but also violates fundamental principles of international law.

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issued stark warnings on Sunday, condemning the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as violations of international law and grave threats to regional and global security.

Melissa Parke, Executive Director of ICAN, denounced the attacks as “senseless and reckless,” asserting that the move undermines both non-proliferation efforts and the fragile foundation of international peace.

“By joining Israel’s attack on Iran, the U.S. is also breaking international law,” Parke said. “Military action against Iran is not the way to resolve concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme.”

World cannot absorb ‘limitless war’. Echoing ICAN’s concerns, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned that the spiraling military confrontation in the Middle East risks pushing the entire region, and potentially the world, into an uncontrollable war.

“The intensification and spread of major military operations in the Middle East risk engulfing the region , and the world, in a war with irreversible consequences,” Spoljaric said.

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