Middle East World Reacts to Iran's Attacks on Israel: Calls for Diplomatic Solutions

Countries worldwide have strongly condemned Iran's recent strikes on Israel, expressing deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. President Joe Biden assured Israel of unwavering support, affirming the United States' commitment to its security. Qatar urged all parties to exercise restraint and halt escalation, emphasizing the need for urgent action to defuse tension.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the strikes as reckless and warned of their potential to inflame tensions and destabilize the region further. The European Union's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, labeled the strikes as an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced alarm over the dangerous escalation, urging parties to avoid actions that could lead to major military confrontations in the region.

Egypt expressed deep concern at the hostilities' escalation and called for maximum restraint, emphasizing the risk of regional conflict expansion. Saudi Arabia urged all parties to exercise utmost restraint and spare the region from the dangers of war.

China characterized the attack as a spillover of the Gaza conflict and called for an end to the violence, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the region. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack and emphasized the need for de-escalation and restraint. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz deemed Iran's actions irresponsible and unjustifiable, warning of the risk of regional conflagration.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unequivocally condemned Iran's attacks, affirming solidarity with Israel. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for restraint, emphasizing the importance of resolving conflicts diplomatically to avoid further escalation.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attack and stressed the need to prevent destabilization in the region. Ukraine strongly condemned Iran's actions, emphasizing the importance of defending democracy globally.