The U.S. strikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities have triggered diverse reactions worldwide.
Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned the US attacks as "outrageous" and said his country has a right to defend its sovereignty.
"The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences," he posted on X, adding that the attacks were "lawless and criminal" behavior.
"In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people," the foreign minister said.
Iran's atomic energy organization also called the US attacks "a barbaric act that violates international law."
"The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran assures the great nation of Iran... it will not let the path of development of this national industry (nuclear), which is the result of the blood of nuclear martyrs, be stopped," it said in a statement published by state media.
Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly backed up the action, stating, “I thank President Trump, and strength brings peace.”
He called Trump’s decision “bold” and historic, claiming it “will change history” and “help guide the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Donald Trump's United States, expressing hope that the action would help secure the swift release of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip.
Hailing the strike as a triumph of "the principles of freedom, responsibility, and security," Herzog expressed his gratitude to Mr. Trump and the United States. "This courageous decision enhances the safety and security of the entire free world, and I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East and contribute to the urgent release of our hostages held captive in Gaza," the Israeli president added.
Iraq
Iraq warned on Sunday that the US attacks on its neighbour Iran threaten peace and stability in the Middle East.
Iraq "expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the targeting of nuclear facilities" in Iran, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said. "This military escalation constitutes a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East and poses serious risks to regional stability," he added.
UN
On the other hand, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the attack, stating, “I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States today,” calling it “a dangerous escalation in a region already on edge” and “a direct threat to international peace and security.”
Chile
Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned the strikes, stressing that “attacks on nuclear facilities are prohibited under international law, “while Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization called the attacks “barbaric” and declared that their country “will not allow the development of this national industry [atomic energy] to be stopped.”
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