How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
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Notable Quotes
"The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined."
— Badr Albusaidi , Politician
"Trump has turned America First into Israel First - which always means America Last."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"The outbreak carries grave consequences for international peace and security."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"the US was engaged in a “major combat operation” aimed at “eliminating threats from the Iranian regime”"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the attacks aimed to remove an “existential threat” posed by Iran."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"the conflict would not serve US interests, nor the interests of global peace."
— Badr Albusaidi , Politician
"Iranian oil can be extracted at a relatively low cost, around $10 a barrel, according to Arne Lohmann Rasmussen."
— Arne Lohmann Rasmussen , Other
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
European Council President.
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Arne Lohmann Rasmussen is an analyst at the Danish investment fund Global Risk Management.
Badr Albusaidi is the Foreign Minister of Oman.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
German Chancellor.
Mirjana Spoljaric is the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
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World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
U.S. and Israeli officials announced that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, part of a large-scale joint military operation between the two nations. President Trump stated that Khamenei, along with most of Iran's senior leadership, had been eliminated, describing the strike as a significant blow to the Iranian regime. Khamenei's death has triggered a succession crisis in Iran, with uncertainty about the country's future leadership.
US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have reignited concerns over rising oil prices amid escalating tensions. Iran, producing 3.4 million barrels of crude oil daily, remains a critical actor in the oil market. Analysts warn that if the conflict intensifies or Iran retaliates by targeting regional energy infrastructure or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, prices could surge above $100 a barrel.
Following U.S. President Donald Trump's unauthorized military strikes on Iran, Democratic lawmakers are demanding an immediate congressional vote on a War Powers Resolution to restrict further military action without congressional approval.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, leading to retaliatory attacks by Tehran. President Donald Trump announced a 'major combat operation' aimed at eliminating threats from the Iranian regime, while Israeli officials stated the attacks were planned for months. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the United Nations charter and pledged a harsh response, targeting U.S. military assets in the region.
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