World reacts mixedly after US attack on Iran: Israel praises, UN alarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

In a recorded statement, Mr. Netanyahu said:

"Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the great and just power of the United States will change history... History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime the world's most dangerous weapons."

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:

In a statement, Mr. Guterres said:

"I am deeply alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the brink – and a direct threat to international peace and security. There is a growing risk that this conflict could spiral rapidly out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region and the world. I call on Member States to de-escalate and abide by their obligations under the United Nations Charter and other rules of international law. In this dangerous hour, it is essential to avoid a spiral of chaos. There is no military solution. The only way forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace."

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil:

On the Telegram app, Mr. Yvan Gil wrote:

"Venezuela condemns the US military aggression against Iran and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela strongly and unequivocally condemns the bombing carried out by the United States military, at the request of the State of Israel, of nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan complexes."

Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

On social network X, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced:

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly calls for diplomatic dialogue for peace between the parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East. In line with the constitutional principles of foreign policy and the country's peaceful stance, we reiterate our call for de-escalation of tensions in the region. Restoring peaceful coexistence among countries in the region is the highest priority."

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel:

On social network X, the President of Cuba declared:

"We strongly condemn the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, which constitutes a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. This act of aggression seriously violates the UN Charter and international law and plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences."