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A roundup of reactions as US joins Israel’s war and attacks three Iranian nuclear sites after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.

The United States has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, further escalating the war between Israel and Iran.

President Donald Trump late on Saturday said the US attacks “obliterated” the Iranian facilities in Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz as he threatened more strikes to eliminate the country’s nuclear enrichment capacity if Tehran “does not make peace”.

Iran acknowledged the attacks, saying its personnel working at the nuclear sites were evacuated before the attacks.

The US strikes came more than a week after Israel launched a military campaign against Iran, which retaliated with missile attacks, resulting in hundreds of casualties on both sides.

Here are some key reactions from around the world following the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites:

Iran
In his first public remarks after the strikes, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi accused the US of breaching international law.

"The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT [Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty] by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations,” Araghchi said in a social media post.

“The events this morning [Sunday] are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences. Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior.”

He added that Iran “reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people”.

Israel
“Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised statement.

“History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons.”

United Nations
“I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

“This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security”, he said, adding that there is a “growing risk” that this conflict could “rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world”.

Guterres called on member states to “de-escalate” and “uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law”.

“At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos. There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace.”

Hamas
In a statement, the Palestinian armed group said it condemned “in the strongest terms the brazen aggression of the United States against the territory and sovereignty of Iran”.

“The US aggression against Iran is a dangerous escalation, blind obedience to the occupiers’ agenda, and a clear violation of international law,” Hamas said.

“We declare our solidarity with Iran, its leadership, and its people, and we have full confidence in Iran’s ability to defend its sovereignty.”

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia expressed its “great concern” following the US attacks, according to a statement by the foreign ministry on X.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern the developments in the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, represented by the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America,” the Saudi foreign ministry posted on X.

The kingdom “expresses the need to exert all efforts to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and avoid escalation”, calling on the international community to boost efforts in such “highly sensitive circumstances” to reach a political solution to end the crisis.

Qatar
Qatar says it fears serious repercussions after the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.

The foreign ministry “warns that the current dangerous escalation in the region may lead to catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels,” a statement said.

"It calls on all parties to exercise wisdom, restraint, and to avoid further escalation.”

Oman
Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between the US and Iran, has strongly condemned the US strikes.

The Gulf state “expresses deep concern, denunciation and condemnation of the escalation resulting from the direct air strikes launched by the United States on sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the official Oman News Agency said.

Iraq
Iraq has warned the US attacks on its neighbour Iran’s nuclear facilities threaten peace and stability in the Middle East.

“This military escalation constitutes a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East and poses serious risks to regional stability,” government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said.

Russia
The deputy head of President Vladimir Putin’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said several nations would be ready to provide Iran with nuclear weapons. He did not say which countries, but added the US attack caused minimal damage and would not stop Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons.

Russia’s foreign ministry said it strongly condemns the US attacks on Iran.

“The irresponsible decision to subject the territory of a sovereign state to missile and bomb attacks, whatever the arguments it may be presented with, flagrantly violates international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council,” the ministry said in its statement.

China
The foreign ministry said it “strongly condemns” US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, that “seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East”.

“China calls on the parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and start dialogue and negotiation,” the ministry said on X.

“China stands ready to work with the international community to pool efforts together and uphold justice, and work for restoring peace and stability in the Middle East,” it added.

United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Iran to return to the negotiating table and said that stability in the region remained a priority, according to a statement from Downing Street.

“Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat,” Starmer said in a statement.

European Union
The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations.

“I urge all sides to step back, return to the negotiating table and prevent further escalation,” Kallas wrote on X, adding Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that EU foreign ministers will discuss the situation on Monday.

France
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has expressed concern and urged “the parties to exercise restraint to avoid any escalation likely to lead to an extension of the conflict”.

In a statement on X, he added that France was “convinced that a lasting solution to this issue requires a negotiated solution within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty”.

Germany
Chancellor Frederick Merz has called on Iran to immediately re-enter nuclear talks with the US so there can be a diplomatic solution, according to government spokesperson.

“The Chancellor and security cabinet ministers will coordinate closely with their European Union and US partners throughout the day,” spokesman Stefan Kornelius said in a statement.

Italy
“Now we hope that, after this attack, which caused massive damage to nuclear weapons production and posed a threat to the entire region, a de-escalation can begin and Iran can sit down at the negotiating table,” Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told state broadcaster RAI.

“Now we hope that, after this attack, which caused massive damage to nuclear weapons production and posed a threat to the entire region, a de-escalation can begin and Iran can sit down at the negotiating table,” Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told state broadcaster RAI.

Switzerland
Switzerland has urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and immediately return to diplomacy, after the United States joined Israel’s war with Tehran by striking Iranian nuclear sites.

US Democrats
The top Democrat in the House of Representatives accused Trump of pushing the country towards war.

“President Trump misled the country about his intentions, failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East,” Congressman Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement.

“Donald Trump shoulders complete and total responsibility for any adverse consequences that flow from his unilateral military action.”

US groups CAIR and AIPAC
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a US Muslim rights group, said the US attack is an “illegal and unjustified” act of war that comes under pressure from the “out-of-control” Israeli government, and despite the longstanding conclusion of the US intelligence that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon.

On the other hand, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the powerful pro-Israel group in the US, praised the strikes ordered by Trump and said the US “must now work with our allies to protect our troops and regional interests against Iranian attacks”.

Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters that it is crucial that there is a quick de-escalation of the conflict.

“We are closely monitoring the situation there with grave concern,” he said.

Source:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/22/everlasting-consequences-world-reacts-to-us-attacks-on-iran

A roundup of reactions as US joins Israel’s war and attacks three Iranian nuclear sites after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.

ICAN
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says the US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were “senseless and reckless”.

“By joining Israel’s attack on Iran, the US is also breaking international law. Military action against Iran is not the way to resolve concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme,” ICAN’s executive director Melissa Parke said in a statement.

“Given that US intelligence agencies assess Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, this is a senseless and reckless act that could undermine international efforts to prevent the further proliferation of nuclear weapons.”

Geneva-based ICAN won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for its key role in drafting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which took effect in 2021. Some 69 countries have ratified it to date, four more have directly acceded to the treaty, and another 25 have signed it, although none of the nuclear weapons states have come on board.

Australia
“We have been clear that Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program has been a threat to international peace and security,” the Australian government spokesperson said.

“We note the US President’s statement that now is the time for peace,” he said, adding that the security situation in the region is “highly volatile”.

“We continue to call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy,” the spokesperson said.

New Zealand
“We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump’s announcement of US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters said.

“Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, and it is critical further escalation is avoided,” he said, adding that New Zealand “strongly supports efforts towards diplomacy”.

“We urge all parties to return to talks. Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action.”

Mexico
“The ministry urgently calls for diplomatic dialogue for peace between the parties involved in the Middle East conflict, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on their X account.

“In keeping with our constitutional principles of foreign policy and our country’s pacifist conviction, we reiterate our call to de-escalate tensions in the region,” the ministry said.

“The restoration of peaceful coexistence among the states of the region is the highest priority.”

Venezuela
“Venezuela Condemns US Military Aggression Against Iran and Demands an Immediate Cessation of Hostilities,” Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said in a Telegram post.

“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly and categorically condemns the bombing carried out by the United States military, at the request of the State of Israel, against nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan complexes,” he said.

Cuba
[quote]Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel strongly condemned the US bombing, saying it constituted a “dangerous escalation” and a serious violation of the UN Charter.

He added that it “plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences”.

Chile
Chilean President Gabriel Boric also called the US action illegal.

“Chile condemns this US attack,” he wrote on X. “Having power does not authorise you to use it in violation of the rules that we as humanity have given ourselves. Even if you are the United States.”

Trump is not very smart. He just set back the negotiation by several years.

The attack on Iran in defence of Isreal won't stop the building of nuclear weapon by Iran. Infact, he has given them justification to quickly get one for themselves, and they will get it.

North Korea and Pakistan are less advanced than Iran, and they both have nuclear weapons. The US will never attack even North Korea else South Korea will bear the consequences. Iran would also quickly get a nuclear weapon which will protect them from attacks as well.

I was searching for Nigerian comment but I didn't see. It's baba afraid to talk?

Enugurangers:
Trump is not very smart..
He just set back the negotiation by several years.

The attack on Iran in defence of Isreal won't stop the building of nuclear weapon by Iran. Infact, he has given them justification to quickly get one for themselves and they will get it.

North Korea and Pakistan are less advanced than Iran and they both have nuclear weapons. The US will.never attacked even North Korea else South Korea will bear the country sequences. Iran would also quickly get a nuclear weapon which will protect them from attacks as well.

the guy is daft .He should continue with his business and leave politics

360degreess:
the guy is daft .He should continue with his business and leave politics

He was too quick to react. Diplomacy, diplomacy, diplomacy, and even more diplomacy till Iran changes government or a revolution happens is what is needed. Oh well sh!this happens. Lol.

Op what is your reason for creating this thread?

Give reasons why Iran want Nuclear weapons

Please the world should screw any useless terrorists or terrorist-inclined nation. They are the problem of the world.

SadiqBabaSani:
Op what is your reason for creating this thread?

Give reasons why Iran want Nuclear weapons

Give reasons why the US or Russia or India or North Korea or Israel or any other country should have nuclear weapons?

Racoon:
Please the world should screw any useless terrorists or terrorist-inclined nation. They are the problem of the world.

Over 90% of the terrorist groups are justifying their actions using the wahabi (sunni) doctrine of Islam from Saudi Arabia and not the Shia Islam that is practiced in Iran.

I hope you also reserve this your energy for IPOB as well since IPOB have been designated a terrorist group by the Nigerian government as well.

This aspect of the belief system of Kill and be killed in that religion make me think that Iran deserves what is happening to them.
Instead of using their money to develop and enrich their citizens like Saudi Arebia Iran will rather use their money to sponsor Jihads globally..

Even Russia still they talk! Am totally shocked.

Is just like 9ja government wey dey shock mouth for Israel and Iran matter. Main while, herdsmen and Boko Haram dey finish them.

Here in Nigeria, their sympathizers are still in denial and in sifia pains.

To console themselves, they are peddling lies like “oh, uranium has been evacuated from those sites before US B2 bombed the sites”

Others say “Oh, the mission failed”

But we know the truth, heartaches to terrorists sympathizers all over the world.

God bless Nigeria
God Bless Israel
God Bless the USA


Oh God of Israel, continue to protect us, send more disappointments to the camp of the enemies!

The evil empire will be brought to his knees, just time.

All of them are just bluffing. US aren't saints but only a fool will leave a fully loaded gun in the hands of a mad man.

Let the OIC, (Organisation of Islamic countries)gather together and stand up against US and Isreal pls.

Quelme:
The evil empire will be brought to his knees, just time.

All of them are just bluffing. US aren't saints but only a fool will leave a fully loaded gun in the hands of a mad man.

What is coming upon Iran tonight will be massive again.

Please spell words correctly when you post, and try to use perfect grammar and punctuation.

Kaycee9242:
I was searching for Nigerian comment but I didn't see. It's baba afraid to talk?

Lol...una no go kill me with laf for this una Nairaland.

Slytiger:
A roundup of reactions as US joins Israel’s war and attacks three Iranian nuclear sites after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.



Source:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/22/everlasting-consequences-world-reacts-to-us-attacks-on-iran

Exactly what the Freemasonry wanted the illuminati to achieve

Nigerian government won't take this lightly and would deal decisively with the US

Trump is trying to undermine d Ukrainian war. It's psychological. Now d attention is shifted from Ukraine.

Iran will never be destroyed. Hence d end of American industrial complex. The only option u get when the US government don't patronize u is to link up with d Iranian government through black market.They pay.

Trump has to be very careful. Those who survives on Iran are many and powerful in US.

Sadly the world won't do shyt.

Same way Nigerian politicians can do whatever the hell the like and Nigerians won't do shyt but wail

Kingosytex:
All of them are just bluffing. US aren't saints but only a fool will leave a fully loaded gun in the hands of a mad man.

who is the mad man you are referring to, can you elucidate please?

I for like type more. But seun deceive us saying he has removed 40 characters

talk all they want, they were all just deceiving IRAN

Statistics show that the attack is widely condemned in the international community.

IRAN needs all the support it can get to retaliate in greater measure never seen before.

The world should shut up, when Iran was sponsoring Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis nobody said anything .