The overnight strokes of the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities – including the heavily fortified place Fordow – caused a wave of global political reactions, which meant a sharp escalation to tensions in the Middle East. While Trump’s administration welcomed strikes as a targeted wound against Iranian nuclear ambitions, the reactions of legislators and world leaders ranged from full support to strong condemnation and deep concern. From Washington to Tehran and Tel Aviv to Brussels, the world now monitors how this unstable moment could transform geopolitics and possibly push the region closer to a wider conflict.
Strikers
Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appreciated the decision of President TrumpIt calls it a “history of history”. “Congratulations to President Trump, your bold decision to focus on Iranian nuclear facilities with an amazing and fair power of the United States will change history,” Netanyahu said in a video statement.
“In the Rising Lion operation, Israel did really amazing things, but in today’s event against Iranian nuclear facilities, America was really unsurpassed. She did what no other country on Earth could do,” he continued.
“History will record that President Trump has acted to deny the most dangerous regime in the world’s most dangerous weapons in the world,” he added. “His leadership has created a history of history today, which can help lead the Middle East and further to the future of prosperity and peace.” “President Trump and I often say,” Peace through strength, “the first one comes, then comes peace,” Netanyahu noted, “and today’s President Trump and the United States dealt with a lot of power.”
The sign of reading “Thank you, Mr. President” appeared in Tel Aviv and reflected public support.
In the United States
Republican leaders in the US: Several Republican legislators strongly supported strikes.
“That was the right call. The regime deserves it. Good work,” said Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
“We have the best air force in the world. Fly, fight, win.”
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) compared the decision with President Obama’s military actions in Libya and Yemen.
John Fetterman (D-P): “Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear abilities.”
Vice President JD Vance: “We are not in the war with Iran. We are in the war with an Iranian nuclear program.”
US Defense Minister Pete HegSeth said: “Assessment of battle damage, but our initial evaluation, as the chairman said, is that all our accurate ammunition hit where we wanted them to strike and have the desired effect, which means especially in Fordow, which was the primary goal here.
HegSeth also said, “This mission was not and was not about changing the regime.” The President has allowed an accurate operation to neutralize the threats for our national interests, which is an Iranian nuclear program and collective self -defense of our soldiers and our allies, Israel. “When this president speaks, the world should listen. And the US Army – we can back up it. The strongest army ever recognized the world – no other country on the planet Earth could not perform the operation that the chairman will outline this morning.”
“Ukraine is convinced that the Iranian nuclear program must be stopped …” said the Foreign Ministry.
Stroke critics
Progressive Democrats and Independents:
“The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without permission is a serious violation of the Constitution,” said representative Alexandrie Okasio-Cortez (D-NY). “It’s absolutely and clearly the reasons for the indictment.”
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reflected her concern: “The only entity that can take this country into war is the US Congress. The President has no right.”
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-ky) called the strikes “no constitutional”.
The leader of the minority of Hake Jeffries (D-Ny) said that the president must explain to the US people “why this military action was undertaken”. “Trump’s administration bears a heavy burden of explanation of the US people, why this military action was undertaken,” Jeffries said in a statement. “Congress must be fully and immediately informed in a secret environment,” he added. “The shoulders of Donald Trump and complete responsibility for any adverse consequences that result from his unilateral military action.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GY): Although Trump Ally, she urged peace: “Let’s join and pray for the safety of our US troops and Americans in the Middle East.”
Iran: Tehran condemned strikes as “criminal aggression”.
“Iranian Islamic Republic decides to defend Iranian territory … by all forces and means.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Trump as “injustice bullying” and said he had betrayed his own voters.
“It is grossly violated by international law,” the Foreign Ministry said, condemning damage to Iranian nuclear infrastructure.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry “strongly condemns” strikes and says that they “seriously violate” the UN Charter.
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Who raised concerns and called on to limit
Acceptance to the Social Media Platform X, Indian Prime Minister India Narendra Modi said he had repeated the call of India to immediate de-schooling, dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace.
“We talked to President of Iran @Drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail the current situation. We expressed deep concerns in recent escalacs. They have repeated our call for immediate de-schooling, dialogue and diplomacy as forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability,” Said pm modi.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. “The Iranian nuclear program is a serious threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken measures to alleviate this threat.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and achieve a diplomatic solution to end this crisis. ”
Foreign Minister David Lammy He reiterated: “Great Britain did not participate in these strikes. We invite Iran to prove restrictions.” Lammy wrote: “Iran must never have a nuclear weapon. The US has taken measures to mitigate the threat that represents a global community. The United Kingdom did not participate in these strikes. We call on Iran to prove restrictions and achieve diplomatic solutions to end this crisis.”
European Union: Kaja Kallas’s foreign policy chief said“Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon because it would be a threat to international security. I call on all parties to retreat, return to the negotiating table and prevent further escalation. EU foreign ministers will discuss the situation tomorrow.”
France President Emmanuel Macron called Iranian President Pezshkian To limit the restriction: “After the last night, I called on de-acidity and to make Iran the highest restrictions in this dangerous context to allow return to diplomacy. Involvement in the dialogue and ensuring a clear commitment from Iran to give up the nuclear weapons.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “seriously concerned”. “There is a risk that this conflict could quickly get out of control – with the catastrophic consequences for civilians, region and the world.”
Saudi Arabia called for “diplomatic solutions” and warned against “highly sensitive circumstances”.
Canada PM Mark Carney said the region remains “high volatile” Despite the intention to neutralize nuclear threats.
“The Iranian nuclear program is a serious threat to international security, and Canada was constantly clear that Iran could never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
While the US military action was undertaken last night to alleviate this threat, the Middle East situation remains very volatile. Stability in the region is a priority.
Canada calls on the parties to immediately return to the negotiating table and achieve a diplomatic solution to end this crisis. As the G7 leaders agreed in Cananasis, the Iranian crisis resolution should lead to a wider de-schooling of hostility in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza, ”Carney wrote.
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