The international community is expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further destabilization in the Middle East.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “maximum restraint” from both Israel and Iran, emphasizing the need to avoid actions that could lead to a full-scale regional conflict. He expressed particular concern over Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear installations while diplomatic talks between Iran and the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear program are ongoing.
The Russian Foreign Ministry voiced deep concern over the dangerous escalation, stating that Israel’s military actions against Iran violate the UN Charter and international law. Russia emphasized that the crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program should be addressed exclusively through peaceful, political, and diplomatic means, not by military force. Moscow called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation and a potential slide into full-scale war.
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas described the situation as dangerous, urging all sides to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. She reaffirmed the EU’s readiness to support any diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions.
African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed grave concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on 100 targets in Iran. He called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, warning that the current developments pose a serious threat to international peace and security.
U.S. President Donald Trump, in one of his first public comments following Israel’s strikes against Iran, urged Tehran to reach an agreement with the U.S., warning that the consequences of failing to do so could be even more severe. He emphasized that Israel possesses “the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the world” and that further attacks would be much worse than anything Iran anticipates.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed Beijing’s “deep worry” over the attacks. China opposes any violation of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes actions that escalate tensions and expand the conflict. Beijing expressed its willingness to play a constructive role in helping to de-escalate the situation.
These global calls for restraint underscore the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent a broader regional conflict.
