Countries around the world condemned the US military aggression against Iranian nuclear facilities

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: In the early hours of the morning of June 22, the United States of America, in full coordination with the Israeli regime, which was at the same time bombing Iranian civilians and vital Iranian infrastructure, carried out air strikes against three nuclear centers and facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, including the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sites, in a pre-planned action. In this way, the United States of America joined Netanyahu's war against Iran.

 

Following this action, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi issued a message emphasizing: Based on the United Nations Charter and its provisions that allow a legitimate response within the framework of self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests and people.

 

 From global condemnation of the "US aggressive act" to the evacuation of US military bases in the region

 

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also announced in a statement that the country's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan were attacked by the enemies of Islamic Iran in a barbaric act that violated international law, especially the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and emphasized: "We will not allow the development of this national industry to be stopped."

 

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also announced the beginning of the twentieth round of combined drone missile attacks against military targets and industrial centers related to the military industry in the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv.

 

In the following, we review some of the most important axes related to the recent US aggression, in full coordination with the Israeli regime, on Iranian nuclear facilities:

 

According to IRNA, US President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Saturday evening local time to once again hold a meeting with his national security team about the Israeli regime's war against Iran.

 

 According to US television networks, US President Donald Trump returned to the White House from his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Saturday evening local time and is scheduled to hold a meeting with his national security team following the recent tensions and clashes between Israel and Iran.

 

US President Donald Trump announced on his social network Truth Social that Washington had attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities.

 

US President Donald Trump announced on his social network Truth Social on Saturday night local time, continuing his support for the Israeli regime’s war against Iran: “We carried out a very successful attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.”

 

The US President added: “All planes are now out of Iranian airspace. A full load of bombs was dropped on the Fordow nuclear facility. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to the great American armed forces. No other army in the world can do this. Now is the time for peace! Thank you for your attention to this issue!”

 

Meanwhile, US officials announced that Washington has begun the evacuation of its citizens from Israel, and so far about 70 people have left the occupied Palestinian territories.

 

CNN reported Sunday morning, citing a US State Department official, that about 70 American citizens were transported from Tel Aviv to Athens, the capital of Greece, on Saturday on two flights.

 

An unnamed US official told the country’s citizens: “Don’t wait for the US government to help you leave. Those American citizens who can leave on their own should do so.”

 

Earlier, US Ambassador to the occupied territories Mike Huckabee wrote in a message on the social network X that “assistance flights to leave Israel” had begun.

 

 UN Secretary-General: US attack on Iran is a threat to international peace and security

 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement following the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities: "I am deeply concerned by the use of force by the United States against Iran. This dangerous escalation of tensions in a region that is on the brink of collapse is a direct threat to international peace and security."

 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement on Saturday night local time, without condemning the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities: "There is a growing risk that this conflict will quickly spiral out of control with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region and the world."

The UN Secretary-General said: I call on Member States to avoid escalating tensions and to abide by their obligations under the UN Charter and other international law. At this dangerous time, avoiding chaos is crucial.

 

Guterres stressed: There is no military solution. The only way forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace.

 

Netanyahu's reaction to the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

 

Benjamin Netanyahu appreciated the US's participation in the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

 

According to Al Jazeera Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed: I thank President Trump, strength brings peace.

 

Netanyahu claimed: Tonight, President Trump and the United States acted with great strength, and Trump's courageous decision to attack Iran's nuclear facilities will change history.

 

He said: I thank President Trump, the Israeli people are also grateful to him.

 

 Hamas's response to the US's aggressive attack on Iran

 

The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announced in a statement in response to the US's aggressive attack on Iran's nuclear facilities: We condemn the blatant aggression of the United States against Iran's territory and sovereignty in the strongest terms.

 

According to Al Jazeera Qatar, the Hamas movement continued its statement: This aggressive US action against Iran is a dangerous escalation, blind obedience to the [Zionist] occupiers' agenda, and a clear violation of international law.

 

In this statement, Hamas declared its full solidarity with Iran, its leaders, and its people, and emphasized that the group has firm confidence in Tehran's ability to defend its sovereignty.

 

ElBaradei: Those who have thousands of nuclear weapons waged a criminal war against Iran

 

The former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, referring to the Agency's reports that Iran does not have nuclear weapons, said that those who have thousands of nuclear weapons waged a criminal war against Iran.

 

 Mohamed ElBaradei, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, wrote on his Twitter page on Sunday: Two countries (the United States and the Zionist regime) that have thousands of nuclear weapons have launched a criminal war against Iran, which is in contradiction with the UN Charter and all international laws, and international inspectors have found no evidence or reason to believe that Iran has a nuclear weapons program.

 

ElBaradei wrote: This war is reminiscent of the disastrous war against Iraq, which was carried out fraudulently and contrary to the reports of international inspectors that there were no weapons of mass destruction.

 

Bolivia strongly condemns US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities

 

The President of Bolivia strongly condemned the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and sites.

 

According to the TASS news agency, Luis Arce described the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities as treacherous and aggressive in a post on the X social network on Sunday.

 

 He noted: These attacks not only threaten peace in the region and the world, but also violate the basic principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.

 

Hakim warned: An attack on Iran may drag the world into an all-out war

 

Sayyid Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, expressed deep regret and strongly condemned the attack in response to the US attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

According to the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement’s media office, Sayyid Ammar Hakim strongly condemned the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and said that the US attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran puts the region and the world, its security and stability, on the verge of dangerous developments.

 

Hakim warned of the dangerous consequences of these attacks, which clearly violate international law and custom, which may drag the region and the world into an all-out war.

 

The leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement called on international organizations, including the United Nations, the Security Council, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, not to be indifferent to these attacks.

 

 Yemeni government: US aggression is a declaration of war against Iran

 

The Yemeni government, while condemning the criminal US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, described the action as a declaration of war against Iran.

 

The “Change and Construction” government in Sanaa announced in a statement that the aggression of US President Donald Trump’s administration against three Iranian nuclear facilities is a clear declaration of war against the brotherly people of Iran.

 

The statement states: “The Change and Construction government emphasizes the commitment of the Republic of Yemen to the declaration of readiness of its armed forces to target US ships and warships in the Red Sea in defense of its nation.”

The Government of Change and Construction in Sanaa also announced its full support for the brotherly nation of Iran and stressed that it is confident in Iran's ability to confront the aggression of the United States and the Israeli regime.

 

Oman: US attack on Iran violates international law and the UN Charter

 

The State of Oman, while condemning the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, announced: US criminal attacks on Iran violate international law and the UN Charter.

 

The State of Oman expressed its grave concern over the escalation of military tension in the region and condemned it.

 

Oman also called for an immediate and comprehensive reduction in tensions in the region.

 

The country condemned the direct US airstrikes on sites in Iran and warned that this action would expand the scope of the war.

 

Oman also considered the US attack on Iran a dangerous violation of international law and the UN Charter, emphasizing that this Charter prohibits the use of force and violations of national sovereignty.

 

 Lebanese President warns of consequences of attack on Iranian nuclear facilities

 

The Lebanese President has strongly warned of the consequences of an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities following the US military attack on Iran.

 

According to Al-Ahed, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned of the consequences of bombing Iranian nuclear facilities and announced that this action will expand the scope of tension and threaten security and stability in more than one country in the region.

 

He called for restraint and moving towards constructive and serious negotiations with the aim of returning stability to the countries of the region and preventing an increase in killing and destruction.

 

At the same time, the Lebanese President said: Lebanon has paid a heavy price for the wars that have occurred on its soil and in its suburbs and will not engage in new conflicts and it is not in the national interest to bear any more burden, especially since the cost of these wars is beyond Lebanon's ability to bear.

 

 Pakistan condemns US attack, supports Iran's legitimate right to self-defense

 

The Pakistani government strongly condemned the illegal US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, evaluating it as a violation of all norms of international law and emphasizing: The Islamic Republic of Iran has the legitimate right to self-defense.

 

The spokesperson for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry issued a statement moments ago: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan condemns the US attacks on the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

Expressing deep concern over the possible escalation of tensions in the region, Shafqat Ali Khan said: We condemn the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, which follow a series of attacks by the Israeli occupation regime.

 

He added: Islamabad once again emphasizes that these attacks violate all norms of international law and the Islamic Republic of Iran has the legitimate right to self-defense in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

 

 Qatar warns of catastrophic consequences of US aggression against Iran

 

The Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed regret over the US aggression against Iran and warned of the current severe tension in the region and its catastrophic consequences.

 

According to Al-Khaleej Online, the Qatari Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday expressing regret over the worsening situation following the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities and warning of “catastrophic consequences.”

 

The Qatari Foreign Ministry stressed the need to stop all military operations and return to the cycle of diplomacy.

 

Qatar announced: We warn that the dangerous tension that has now engulfed the region will lead to catastrophic consequences at the regional and international levels.

 

Egypt: US aggression against Iran is doomed / Negotiations are the only way out of the crisis

 

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced: We express our concern over the recent developments in Iran.

 

 The ministry stressed: We condemn the rapid escalation of tensions, which has serious consequences for regional and international security and peace, and warn of the risks of the region being dragged into chaos and further tension.

 

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry added: We emphasize that political solutions and negotiations are the only way out of the crisis, and we call for a reduction in tensions, restraint and dialogue to maintain regional security and stability.

 

Kuwait: We are following regional developments with concern

 

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry expressed concern about the US attacks on nuclear facilities and added: We are following regional developments with concern.

 

According to Al Jazeera, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry announced: We are following regional developments with concern after the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

 

The ministry stressed: We call for a complete cessation of any tension and military action and dialogue.

 

Lavrov: Israel's interpretation of the right to self-defense is creating chaos

The Russian Foreign Minister called the Zionist regime’s interpretation of the right to defense incorrect and said: “Exercising the right to self-defense without taking into account the UN Charter will lead to complete chaos.”

 

According to Russian media reports, in an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin (conducted before the US joined the war against Iran), Sergei Lavrov first asked the question: “In your opinion, why is the Western world not particularly outraged by the bombing of Iran and even almost praising Israel for the dirty work that Israel is doing?”

 

He stated: “Some others in the West also say that Israel has the right to defend itself; as (Emmanuel) Macron (French President) said.”

 

 Ireland: We need de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy

 

Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister wrote in a statement in response to the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities: I am closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East following the US military action against three Iranian nuclear facilities. The risk of escalating tensions is now more real than ever. There is an urgent need for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.

 

Referring to the increase in tensions in the Middle East, Simon Harris added: "This issue has been the focus of my engagement with EU partners and countries in the region since the beginning of the current crisis. It will continue to be a priority for Ireland in the coming hours and days. Later today, I will travel to Brussels to participate in a meeting of EU foreign ministers."

 

The Irish Foreign Minister claimed: "Europe, including Ireland, is fully united in the clear view that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. The solution to this issue has always been through negotiations." Any alternative is extremely dangerous for civilians, for the Middle East region, and for global security.

 

Harris goes on to emphasize that while there are no initial reports of increased radiation levels off-site as a result of the overnight developments, it is a warning of how easily this situation could change and the catastrophe it could bring if the situation escalates further.