In response to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ (IRGC) attack on Israel, nations around the world have issued statements expressing concern, condemnation, and calls for restraint. The attack, which involved the launch of dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, has heightened tensions in the region and raised fears of a major escalation between the two adversaries.
Pakistan: voiced deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for international efforts to prevent further hostilities and for a ceasefire in Gaza.
United States: President Joe Biden reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Israel’s security and promised a coordinated diplomatic response with G7 leaders.
United Kingdom: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the strikes as reckless and expressed solidarity with Israel, urging for immediate efforts to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation.
European Union: Foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell described the attack as an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.
United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack and expressed deep alarm over the risk of a devastating region-wide escalation, urging all parties to avoid actions that could lead to major military confrontations.
Egypt: expressed deep concern and called for maximum restraint, emphasizing the risk of regional expansion of the conflict.
Saudi Arabia: Urged all parties to exercise utmost restraint and called on the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibility in maintaining international peace and security.
China: Called for restraint and urged the implementation of a recent UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
France and Germany: Both condemned the attack, warning of its destabilizing effect and calling on Iran to halt the strikes immediately.
Canada: Unequivocally condemned Iran’s actions and expressed solidarity with Israel, emphasizing the need to prevent further destabilization of the region.
Spain: Called for restraint to avoid regional escalation, while Argentina reaffirmed its support for Israel’s sovereignty in the face of terror-promoting regimes.
Ukraine: Strongly condemned Iran’s attack and emphasized the importance of global unity in defending democracy against such aggression.
Russia: urged all sides to show restraint and emphasized the need for political and diplomatic solutions to existing crises in the Middle East.
NATO: condemned Iran’s escalation and called for restraint on all sides to prevent the conflict from spiraling out of control.
United Arab Emirates: Called for utmost restraint to avoid dangerous repercussions in the Middle East and urged conflict resolution through dialogue and diplomatic channels.
The international community’s response underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for de-escalation to prevent further violence and instability in the region. Diplomatic efforts and international cooperation will be crucial in finding a peaceful resolution to the crisis.