Various countries around the world have issued statements in response to Israel's strikes on Iran, with many expressing concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
BenriNews reported that Israel carried out dozens of airstrikes on Iran in the early hours of Friday. The Israeli military described the attack as a "pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence" - dubbed Operation Rising Lion.
International Reactions
China: The Chinese embassy in Iran characterized the situation as "severe and complex" and urged Chinese citizens in the country to closely monitor developments and enhance their security precautions.
United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the United States was not involved in Israel's military action. "Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio stated.
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned any military escalation in the Middle East. A spokesperson for the UN chief issued a statement urging both sides to exercise restraint.
India: The country's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced that India was closely monitoring the evolving situation and urged both sides to avoid escalation. Jaiswal noted that India maintained "close and friendly" relations with both Israel and Iran.
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed "strong condemnation and denunciation" of the development. The ministry described the attack as "blatant Israeli aggression," stating that it undermines Iran's sovereignty and security while constituting a clear violation of international laws and norms.
The strikes come amid heightened tensions in the region, with concerns about potential further escalation between the two nations.
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