The US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have triggered a wave of international reactions, with world leaders calling for restraint and a return to diplomacy amid fears of a broader conflict erupting in the West Asia. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for the US action while stressing the importance of regional stability. In a post on X he said that Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Keir said, Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.
Expressing concerns after the US air strikes, France said that it was not involved in these strikes or in the planning of these strikes and urged the US, Iran and Israel to exercise restraint to avoid any escalation that could lead to an extension of the conflict in the region.
Australia, which recently evacuated its diplomatic staff and closed its embassy in Tehran, reiterated its preference for diplomacy. Australia in an official statement, said that Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme has been a threat to international peace and security.
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Simon Harris, warned of an “extremely dangerous spiral of escalation” and emphasised the need for diplomacy.
Saudi Arabia voiced concern over the potential for escalation, saying it was following the developments with great concern. In a statement, the Kingdom stressed the importance of restraint and called on the international community to exert all efforts to de-escalate the crisis and seek a political solution.
Qatar’s foreign ministry warned that the ongoing escalation could have dire consequences. It said, the current dangerous escalation in the region may lead to catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels.
Oman’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation of the US strikes, calling them a serious violation of international law and the UN Charter.
As tensions rise following the US strikes, the global community continues to urge de-escalation and a swift return to diplomatic engagement to prevent a full-blown regional conflict.
