World leaders called for restraint on Friday after Israel knocked Iran and hit 100 goals including nuclear and military places and killed senior figures.
At least 20 Senior Iranian commanders, including the leader of the revolutionary guards, aviation force -commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were killed in Israel’s strikes, two regional sources told told Reuters.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will cause Israel to “regret” his deadly attack.
“The Iranian nation and the country’s officials will not be silent in the light of this crime, and the legitimate and powerful reaction from the Islamic Republic of Iran will cause the enemy to regret his foolish action,” Pezeshkian said in a video statement sent to state -TV.
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‘Can’t have nuclear bomb’: US
“There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, came to an end,” said US President Donald Trump on his truth’s social platform, adding that Israel has a lot of weapons thanks to the United States and “they know how to use it.”
Earlier in the day, Trump told Fox News that “Iran can’t have an atomic bomb and that we hope to get back to the negotiating table.”
‘Maximum restraint’: un
The UN Chief Antonio Guterres prayed “both sides to show maximum restraint and avoid a descent in deeper conflict at all costs, a situation that the region can hardly afford,” according to a spokesman.
Guterres were “particularly concerned” by Israel’s strikes on nuclear installations in the midst of the ongoing US-IRAN negotiations.
‘Unacceptable’ and ‘Unprovoked’: Russia
“Russia is concerned and condemns the sharp escalation of tension,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state news agencies, calling the strikes “unacceptable” and “unprovoked”, while the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv urged the Russians in Israel to leave the country.
‘Deeply concerned’: China
“The Chinese side … is deeply concerned about the serious consequences that such actions can cause,” spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Lin Jian said, “at relevant parties to take actions that promote regional peace and stability and to avoid further escalation of tension”.
‘Diplomacy Best Path Forward’: EU
“The situation in the Middle East is dangerous. I urge all parties to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. Diplomacy remains the best way forward and I am ready to support any diplomatic efforts against shell,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
‘Right to defend themselves’: France
French President Emmanuel Macron called “at all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to step down” and “avoid bringing out stability throughout the region”.
Avoid ‘further escalation’: Germany
Germany, which for years expressed concern about Iran’s “Advanced Nuclear Weapons Program,” said it was “ready to use all diplomatic means available to influence the parties in the conflict. The goal must remain that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons”.
‘Dangerous Escalation’: Hamas
“This aggression is a dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilize the region,” said Iran-backed, Palestinian militant group Hamas, whose attack in October 2023 in Israel triggered the Gaza War.
Threatening to ‘ignite the region’: Hezbollah
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said of Israel: “This enemy sticks to no logic or laws and only knows the language of murder, fire and destruction,” added that the “brutal” strike threatened to “ignite the region.”
‘Threat to international peace’: Iraq
Iraq strongly condemned the attacks and said, “This act represents an obvious violation of the basic principles of international law and the charter of the United Nations and pose a serious threat to international peace and security.”
No ‘Battleground’: Jordan
“Jordan does not have and will not allow any violation of his airspace, confirming that the Kingdom will not be a battlefield for any conflict,” a government spokesman told AFP after Jordan closed his airspace.
‘Dangerous approach’: Oman
Nuclear Talks Mediator Oman said “the international community urges to introduce a clear and fixed position to put an end to this dangerous approach that threatens to exclude diplomatic solutions and jeopardize the region’s security and stability.”
‘Strong condemnation’: Qatar
Gaza broker Qatar expressed “his strong condemnation and termination of the Israeli attack,” said Gulf State’s Foreign Ministry, adding that “dangerous escalation threatens security and stability in the region and prevents efforts to step down and reach diplomatic solutions.”
‘Aggressive Actions’: Turkiye
“Israeli’s attack on our neighbor Iran is a clear provocation that disregards international law,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a vocal critic of Israel and a heartfelt spokesman for the Palestinian case, calling on the international community to “put an end to Israeli Banditry.”
‘Reduce tension Pressing’: UK
British Prime Minister Keir Stormer said, “The reports of these strikes relate to, and we encourage all parties to go back and reduce tensions that are rushed quickly. Seating serves nobody in the region.”
‘Legitimate Right to Defend’: Yemens Huthis
Tehran-backed Huthi rebels said they supported “Iran’s full and legitimate right to … develops its nuclear program” and that “we strongly condemn the brutal Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic Iran and confirm its full and legitimate right to respond in every way”.
– With additional input from Reuters
