Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Canadian counterpart expressed specific assist for the US actions however most world leaders have remained cautious.
Whereas some welcomed the removing of the removing of Iran’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, they stopped in need of condoning the means used to attain it.
Russia, Brazil and Pakistan all condemned the bilateral assaults, whereas Spain rejected the actions of each the US and Iran.
This is how world leaders and varied international locations have responded to the shock strikes:
Australia helps the US taking motion in opposition to Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated his authorities supported the US with its motion in opposition to Iran.
“We assist the [United] States appearing to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to stop Iran from persevering with to threaten worldwide peace safety,” he stated.
He stated Iran’s Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei “was accountable for orchestrating assaults on Australian soil”.
“His passing won’t be mourned,” he stated.
The Australian authorities had beforehand linked two antisemitic assaults, together with the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue in 2024, to the Iranian regime and expelled the Iranian ambassador in August.
Albanese stated Australia “stands with the courageous individuals of Iran of their battle in opposition to what’s an oppressive regime”.
“I perceive it is a very tough time for the tens of 1000’s of Australians with family members within the Center East,” he stated.
“The times forward are going to be tough, they’re unsure.”
Overseas Minister Penny Wong additionally addressed the escalating tensions within the Center East and confirmed that Australia “stands with” Iranians struggling in opposition to an oppressive regime.
“For many years we all know the Iranian regime has been a destabilising power by way of its ballistic nuclear packages [and gave] assist for armed proxies and brutal acts of violence and intimidation with the worldwide group,” Wong stated.
“We now have seen a brutal crackdown, killing 1000’s of its personal residents and also you heard me say, {that a} regime that requires the homicide of its personal individuals to take care of authority is a regime with out legitimacy.”
British PM holds emergency assembly
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that whereas the UK did not take part within the assault on Iran, its planes supplied air defence for its individuals and allies within the area.
“We have stepped up protections from British bases and personnel to their highest degree,” Starmer stated.
The Iranian management is “completely abhorrent”, has killed its personal individuals and destabilised the area and will by no means be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, Starmer stated.
“Iran can finish this now,” he stated.
“They need to chorus from additional strikes, quit their weapons program and stop the appalling violence and repression in opposition to the Iranian individuals.”
Britain’s quick precedence was the security of its nationals within the area, and it might present consular help, in keeping with the assertion.
The UK’s Overseas Workplace additionally up to date its journey recommendation to warn in opposition to all journey to Israel and Palestine, and urged British nationals in different Center Japanese international locations to “instantly shelter in place.”
Requested right this moment whether or not he would observe Australia and Canada in explicitly backing the US and Israel’s assaults right this moment British Defence Secretary John Healey repeatedly refused to take action.
“Our first focus and all our motion is defensive, it is inside worldwide legislation,” he advised the BBC.
“It is coordinated with regional allies to guarantee that we are able to reinforce and shield not simply our UK personnel and folks, however UK allies, bases and companions within the area.
“And we share that long-term purpose. We share that willpower that Iran ought to by no means have a nuclear weapon.”
Germany urges resumption of talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has joined Britain and Franch in calling on the US and Iran to renew talks to succeed in a negotiated settlement.
”The Iranian individuals have the suitable to find out their very own future,” the nation’s chief stated in an announcement posted to social media web site X.
“Germany is coordinating intently with america, Israel and companions within the area.
“We stay dedicated to peace and safety within the area and to Israel’s safety.”
“Along with France, the UK and European companions, Germany has repeatedly referred to as on the Iranian management to halt its nuclear program, chorus from navy strikes and finish the violence in opposition to its personal inhabitants.
“Germany calls on Iran to stop navy strikes in opposition to Israel and different companions within the area.
“The management in Tehran should finish the violence in opposition to its personal individuals and return to a negotiated answer.”
New Zealand acknowledged the US and Israeli assaults have been conserving the Iranian regime from remaining an ongoing menace.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Overseas Minister Winston Peters stated in a joint assertion the nation
“New Zealand has consistently condemned Iran’s nuclear programme, its destabilising actions within the area and elsewhere, and its repression of its personal individuals,” Luxon and Peters stated.
“Iran has, for many years, defied the desire and expectations of the worldwide group.
“The legitimacy of a authorities rests on the assist of its individuals.
“The Iranian regime has lengthy since misplaced that assist.”
Russia’s Overseas Ministry referred to as the strikes “a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression in opposition to a sovereign and impartial UN member state.”
The ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of “hiding behind” issues about Iran’s nuclear program whereas really pursuing regime change.
Oman warns US ‘to not get sucked in additional’
The Omani authorities was working as mediators between the US and Iran to try to stop battle however talks earlier this week failed to succeed in a deal.
Oman’s Overseas Minister Badr Albusaidi stated the lively and critical negotiations mediated by his nation have been “but once more undermined” amid the on-going escalation.
“Neither the pursuits of america nor the reason for international peace are properly served by this… I urge america to not get sucked in additional. This isn’t your battle,” he stated on X.
Canada’s chief helps US motion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he helps america appearing to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to stop its authorities from additional threatening worldwide peace and safety.
He says Canada is evident in its place that “the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal supply of instability and terror all through the Center East.”
Carney can also be urging Canadians in Iran to shelter in place.
Japan says Iran shouldn’t be allowed to develop nuclear weapons
Japan has flagged power safety as a priority however stopped in need of condemning both facet within the strikes which have been traded on Saturday.
Japan’s overseas ministry stated that the “state of affairs within the Center East has a big influence on Japan, together with from the attitude of power safety,” including that the Japanese authorities “is intently monitoring the developments with nice concern.”
Japan’s high authorities spokesperson right this moment stated Iran’s growth of nuclear weapons should not be allowed and that Japan has persistently supported dialogue between Washington and Tehran as an necessary step towards resolving points.
“Iran should cease nuclear weapons growth and different actions that destabilise the area,” Chief Cupboard Secretary Minoru Kihara stated, whereas falling in need of expressing clear assist for the US assault on Iran.
Spain says strikes have created extra ‘hostile worldwide order’
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that his nation “reject(s) the unilateral navy motion of america and Israel, which constitutes an escalation and contributes to a extra unsure and hostile worldwide order.”
He stated that Spain additionally “reject(s) the actions of the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guard,” including: “we can’t afford one other extended and devastating battle within the Center East.”
Spanish Overseas Minister Albares later stated on X that Madrid demanded respect for worldwide legislation, de-escalation and dialogue, exhibiting assist and solidarity with those that are receiving the strikes.
“The assaults should cease,” he added.
UAE says Iran ‘missed its goal’ with assaults on neighbours
The rhetoric in opposition to Iran popping out of the UAE ramped up as officers say a whole bunch of drones and missiles have been fired on the nation.
Minister of State for Worldwide Cooperation Reem Al-Hashimy advised CNN the nation was ready to defend itself and wouldn’t “sit idly by as we proceed to be recipients of such a barrage of assaults”.
“The ball is in Iran’s courtroom proper now about how they need to cope with a neighbourhood and neighbour that has been historically a very reasonable and good neighbour to them,” she stated.
The Defence Ministry stated Iran fired at the least 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones on the UAE. Fourteen drones made influence however most have been intercepted, it stated.
Anwar Gargash, an adviser to the UAE president and former state minister for overseas affairs, stated the assault “missed its goal” and left Iran remoted at a important second.
“Your battle will not be along with your neighbours, and thru this escalation,” Anwar Gargash, who was former state minister for overseas affairs, wrote on X right this moment.
“Return to your senses, to your environment, and cope with your neighbours with motive and duty earlier than the circle of isolation and escalation widens.”
Brazilian authorities condemns strikes on Iran
The Brazilian authorities on Saturday condemned US-Israel assaults on Iranian targets and expressed grave concern over the navy motion.
“The assaults occurred amid a negotiation course of between the events, which is the one viable path to peace, a place historically defended by Brazil within the area,” the federal government stated in an announcement.
The Brazilian authorities appealed to all events to respect worldwide legislation and train most restraint to keep away from escalating hostilities and shield civilians.
Its embassies within the area are monitoring developments, with explicit consideration to Brazilian communities in affected international locations, in keeping with the assertion.
EU requires restraint and diplomacy
European Union leaders issued a joint assertion Saturday calling for restraint and fascinating in regional diplomacy in have hopes of “making certain nuclear security.”
“Guaranteeing nuclear security and stopping any actions that would additional escalate tensions or undermine the worldwide non-proliferation regime is of important significance,” stated European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa.
“We name on all events to train most restraint, to guard civilians, and to totally respect worldwide legislation.”
Each stated that the EU has pushed to resolve important points by way of diplomacy but in addition has in place “intensive sanctions in response to the actions of Iran’s murderous regime and the Revolutionary Guards.”
They stated Brussels was working with the EU’s 27 member nations to assist the bloc’s residents within the Center East.
Ukraine’s president helps US-led strikes
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced assist for US-led strikes on Iran, calling the nation “an confederate of Putin” for supplying Shahed drones and the know-how for Moscow to supply them and different weapons in its four-year battle in opposition to Ukraine.
“Over the course of this full-scale battle, Russia has used greater than 57,000 Shahed-type assault drones in opposition to the Ukrainian individuals, cities, and power infrastructure,” Zelenskyy stated in a publish on X.
“Different nations have additionally suffered from Iranian-backed terror. Due to this fact, it’s honest to present the Iranian individuals an opportunity to rid themselves of a terrorist regime and to ensure safety for all nations which have suffered from terror originating in Iran.”
The Ukrainian chief stated the emphasis now needs to be to save lots of as many lives as potential and stop any growth of the battle.
“It is vital that america is appearing decisively. Every time there’s American resolve, international criminals weaken. This understanding should additionally come to the Russians,” Zelenskyy stated.
UN human rights chief deplores strikes
Volker Türk expressed remorse in regards to the strikes by Israel and america, and the “retaliatory” strikes by Iran.
“As at all times, in any armed battle, it’s civilians who find yourself paying the last word worth,” stated Türk, the United Nations Excessive Commissioner for Human Rights. “Bombs and missiles usually are not the best way to resolve variations however solely end in demise, destruction and human distress.”
He referred to as for restraint, de-escalation and a return to the negotiating desk.
Pakistan condemns assaults on Iran
Pakistan’s Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday condemned what he described as “unwarranted assaults” on Iran throughout a telephone name together with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Pakistan’s Overseas Ministry stated in an announcement.
It stated Dar referred to as for” a right away halt to escalation by way of pressing resumption of diplomacy to attain a peaceable, negotiated decision to the disaster.”
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian strikes
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Iranian assaults on the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan as a breach of their sovereignty.
The Kingdom confirmed that it absolutely stands by these international locations and warned of the “dire penalties of continued breach of sovereignty and violating worldwide rules.”
Saudi Arabia additionally referred to as on the worldwide group to take measures to confront the Iranian assaults which might be “undermining” the steadiness and safety of the area.
China urges quick ceasefire
China’s ministry of overseas affairs on Saturday expressed deep issues over the US and Israel’s navy strikes in opposition to Iran, urging a right away ceasefire.
The ministry stated Iran’s nationwide sovereignty, safety, and territorial integrity needs to be revered, and urged all sides to keep away from additional escalation of tensions, and to renew dialogue and negotiations.
France advises its residents to train warning
France, whose navy has bases and a daily presence within the Mideast, has referred to as on French residents within the area to train excessive warning.
President Emmanuel Macron stated that “the outbreak of battle between america, Israel, and Iran carries grave penalties for worldwide peace and safety.”
He wrote on X that “the continuing escalation is harmful for all. It should cease,” calling on Iran to “to have interaction in good religion in negotiations to finish its nuclear and ballistic packages, in addition to its regional destabilisation actions.”
Lebanese PM does not need to be dragged into the battle
Nawaf Salam clarified his place in a quick response, saying his nation will not be dragged into the battle.
“I reiterate that we are going to not settle for anybody dragging the nation into adventures that threaten its safety and unity,” the prime minister stated.
Norwegian Overseas Minister says Israel broke worldwide legislation
Norway’s overseas minister, Espen Barth Eide stated she believed Israel’s rational for the assaults on Iran have been exterior of authorized practices.
“The assault is described by Israel as a preventive strike, however it isn’t in keeping with worldwide legislation,” he stated.
Preventive assaults require an instantly imminent menace.”
‘Deeply worrying” flip of occasion Finnish President says
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that “latest occasions within the Center East are deeply worrying”.
He including that “making certain nuclear security and long-term safety within the area is of utmost significance to all of us.”
Finland “condemns all actions that search to escalate the battle within the area and urge for utmost restraint,” he added.
Eire’s chief additionally “deeply involved”
Eire’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin wrote that he’s “deeply involved by developments in Iran and the actual potential that exists for escalation and wider battle within the area”, urging “all events to train restraint and to work to keep away from that end result.”
Hungary worries about oil pipeline
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that the strikes on Iran have “doubled the significance of the Friendship oil pipeline,” which runs by way of Ukraine and provides Russian crude oil to his nation.
Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia have been reduce off since late January, when Kyiv says a Russian drone strike hit pipeline gear in Western Ukraine.
Solidarity for Israel from Albania
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama stated his nation “stand(s) agency with Israel” and “assist(s) america” of their actions right this moment.
“We absolutely endorse each decisive effort to stop as soon as and for all of the murderers in Tehran from buying nuclear or another navy capability to hurt Israel or another peace-loving nation within the Center East,” he stated.
– Reported with Related Press, Reuters and CNN.
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