Various countries around the world are responding to Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, with many expressing criticism of the move.
DAILY POST reported that in the early hours of Friday, Israel conducted dozens of airstrikes targeting sites in Iran. The Israeli military described the operation as a “pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence”, naming it Operation Rising Lion.
China
China’s embassy in Iran described the situation as “severe and complex”. It urged Chinese citizens in the country to “closely monitor developments and step up their own security precautions”.
United States
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the US was not involved in Israel’s strikes. He added in a statement that “our top priority is protecting American forces in the region.”
United Nations
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned any military escalation in the Middle East. A spokesperson for the UN chief said in a statement reported by Reuters that Guterres “urged both sides to exercise restraint.”
India
India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the country was “closely monitoring the evolving situation”. He called on both sides to “avoid escalation”, noting India’s “close and friendly” relations with both Israel and Iran.
Saudi Arabia
In contrast, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation of the strikes. It described the attacks as “blatant Israeli aggression”, asserting that the action “undermines Iran’s sovereignty and security and constitutes a clear violation of international laws and norms”.
