Following Israel's wide-scale strikes on Iran on June 13, various countries and leaders around the world have expressed their reactions to the situation.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister
Netanyahu emphasized the importance of Israel's Operation Rising Lion to combat the Iranian threat and ensure Israel's survival.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader
Khamenei strongly condemned the Israeli attack and vowed severe punishment for their actions.
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State
Rubio clarified that the US was not involved in the strikes and prioritized protecting American forces in the region.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Guterres expressed concern over the military escalation and called for maximum restraint to prevent further conflict.
Oman
Oman criticized the attack as a dangerous escalation that destabilizes regional peace and security.
Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary-General
Rutte emphasized the need for de-escalation and collaboration among allies to address the situation.
International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA urged all parties to exercise restraint to avoid jeopardizing nuclear facilities and regional security.
Global Leaders
- Germany's Chancellor called for refraining from actions leading to escalation.
- France's Foreign Minister urged all parties to exercise restraint for regional stability.
- China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson opposed the violation of Iran's sovereignty and called for peace.
Additional Responses
Turkey criticized Israel's actions and called for diplomatic resolutions, while the UK, Australia, Japan, Czech Republic, and Saudi Arabia also expressed their concerns over the situation.
Philippines
The Philippines urged de-escalation and peace in the region, emphasizing the welfare of the people in the Middle East and Filipinos residing there.
The Philippine embassies are prepared to assist Filipinos in the area, with no reports of any Filipino casualties as of now.
Source: Rappler
