Amid parallel air operations by the US and Israel against Iran, international statements regarding the conflict are emerging.
The editorial reports, citing the BBC, that the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement, declaring they "condemn in the strongest terms Iran's attacks against countries in the region." These countries noted they did not participate in the mentioned operations, emphasizing they are in "close contact with international partners," including the US and Israel. The three nations called on Iran to "end its nuclear program, limit its ballistic missile program, cease its destabilizing activities in the region, and end the horrific violence and repression against its own people."
The United Nations Security Council has announced it will hold an emergency meeting. The request was put forward by Bahrain, Colombia, China, Russia, and France. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, condemned Iran's attacks against the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating its "full solidarity" with these countries, warned in a written statement that "continued violations of international law of this nature will have serious consequences." Saudi Arabia stated it "calls for diplomacy" but "reserves the right to self-defense."
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that President Prabowo Subianto has offered to mediate between Iran and the US. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated his opposition to both the "unilateral military operations" of the US and Israel and the "actions of the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guards." Sánchez added, "We demand an immediate de-escalation of tensions and full respect for international law."