World leaders have issued strong and varied responses after US forces launched air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
The strikes, confirmed by the White House early Sunday morning, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities. The US administration framed the attacks as a response to Tehran’s continued enrichment efforts and as a warning to deter further escalation in ongoing conflict with Israel.
President Donald Trump described the operation as a “necessary and proportionate act to prevent a greater conflict”.
The reaction from global capitals was swift, ranging from staunch support in Israel to sharp condemnation from Iran and its allies. The United Nations and several countries called for immediate de-escalation and a return to diplomacy.
World leaders have issued strong and varied responses after US forces launched air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
The strikes, confirmed by the White House early Sunday morning, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities. The US administration framed the attacks as a response to Tehran’s continued enrichment efforts and as a warning to deter further escalation in ongoing conflict with Israel.
President Donald Trump described the operation as a “necessary and proportionate act to prevent a greater conflict”.
The reaction from global capitals was swift, ranging from staunch support in Israel to sharp condemnation from Iran and its allies. The United Nations and several countries called for immediate de-escalation and a return to diplomacy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement congratulating President Trump, saying:
“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… History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons.”