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In response to Iran's recent drone attacks on Israel, leaders from around the world have unleashed a wave of condemnation.
Global leaders have been quick to condemn Tehran's actions, urging restraint to avoid further escalation.
In response to Iran's recent drone attacks on Israel, leaders from around the world have unleashed a wave of condemnation.
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said that the European Union strongly condemns Iran's attacks on Israel.
"This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security," Borrell wrote in this X account.
The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) April 13, 2024
This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.
US President Joe Biden, who returned early from a weekend trip to monitor events in the Middle East from the White House, reiterated his support for Israel.
He mentioned that he had called a meeting with his national security team to discuss the latest developments.
In a post on X, Biden said: “I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran's attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel's security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad."
I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran's attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel's security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad. pic.twitter.com/kbywnsvmAx
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 13, 2024
UN Secretary General António Guterres called for an immediate end to these hostilities.
"Neither the region nor the world can afford another war," he warned in his statement.
"I am deeply alarmed by the very real risk of a devastating escalation throughout the region. I call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid any action that could lead to major military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East," the statement said.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “ I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel. Iran has shown once again that it intends to sow chaos in its backyard" , a few minutes after the news of the Iranian attack.
"France condemns in the strongest terms the attack launched by Iran against Israel. By deciding on such an unprecedented action, Iran is taking a new step in its destabilizing actions and is taking the risk of a military escalation," said French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani, mentioned that he is in close contact with the ambassadors in Tehran and Tel Aviv, adding that "We have spoken with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense. The government is prepared to deal with any scenario."
Acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, said that the situation in the Middle East is very worrying.
"Earlier today, the Netherlands and other countries sent a clear message to Iran to stop attacking Israel. The Netherlands strongly condemns Iran's attack on Israel. Further escalation should be avoided. We continue to monitor the situation closely," added Rutte.
"We strongly condemn the ongoing attack, which could plunge an entire region into chaos. Iran and its proxies must stop this immediately. Israel offers our full solidarity at this time," said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
Iran has shot down Drohnen & Raketen auf Israel. Wir verurteilen den laufenden Angriff, der eine ganze Region ins Chaos stürzen kann, aufs Allerschärfste. Iran & seine Proxies müssen diesen sofort einstellen. Israel gilt in diesen Stunden unsere ganze Solidarität.
— Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock (@ABaerbock) April 13, 2024
Also, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his nation unequivocally condemns Iran's airstrikes against Israel.
"We stand with Israel. "After supporting the brutal Hamas attack on October 7, the Iranian regime's latest actions will further destabilize the region and make lasting peace more difficult," Trudeau said in a statement.
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