Global reaction to US and Israel strikes

The international community condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, calling for an immediate de-escalation and diplomatic resolution of the conflict.

UN – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran and called on the parties to immediately de-escalate.

Belarus expressed its dissatisfaction with armed actions leading to civilian casualties and appealed to resolve disagreements solely through political-diplomatic means.

Russia classified the actions of the US and Israel as an act of aggression against a sovereign state, warning against dangerous escalation.

China accused Washington of destabilizing the international situation in the nuclear sphere and undermining global strategic stability.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concerns that Iran's nuclear programs pose a threat to global security and the risk of conflict escalation.

France and Spain condemned the military actions of the US and Israel, emphasizing the risk of further escalation. The United Kingdom spoke out against further escalation.

Australia and Canada expressed support for US actions, and Ukraine also backed them.

Norway and Sweden called for restraint and criticized violations of international law by the US and Israel. Turkey expressed concern over threats to regional and global stability.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE condemned Iran's retaliatory missile attacks that affected their territories. Oman expressed concern over the collapse of negotiations.

Cuba in Latin America called the strikes a violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Overall, states' reactions highlight concerns about further escalation and the need for diplomatic conflict resolution.

Context

The data reflect official statements by states in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.