Reactions pour in after US-Israeli onslaught
Russia, Spain, Pakistan, Iraq, Brazil slam blitz
France calls for urgent UNSC meeting
A wave of US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday set off reactions from several countries, calling for an end to the “dangerous” escalation.
Russia condemned the joint strikes on Iran as a “dangerous adventure” that could spark “catastrophe” in the region.
“Washington and Tel-Aviv have once again embarked on a dangerous adventure that is rapidly bringing the region to the brink of a humanitarian, economic, and – this cannot be ruled out –radiological catastrophe,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“The aggressors’ intentions are clear and openly declared: to destroy the constitutional order and overthrow the government of a state they find undesirable, which has refused to submit to the diktat of force and hegemonism,” it added.
“The responsibility for the negative consequences of this man-made crisis, including an unpredictable chain reaction and an escalating spiral of violence, lies entirely with them,” the ministry said.
Russia said it was “ready to contribute to the search for peaceful solutions” that are “based on international law, mutual respect and balance of interests.”
In 2025, Russia and Iran signed a strategic partnership treaty aimed at strengthening ties – including in the military sphere.
Spain rejects attack, calls for dialogue
The Spanish government expressed its disagreement with the strikes launched jointly by the United States and Israel against Iran, following days of troop movements and capabilities.
“We reject the unilateral military action by the US and Israel, which represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order,” wrote Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on his X account.
“We cannot afford another prolonged and devastating war in the Middle East,” Sanchez added, demanding “an immediate de-escalation and full respect for international law.”
“It is time to resume dialogue and reach a lasting political solution for the region,” he pointed out.
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