World Governments Issue Statements After Recent U.S. Announcement

World leaders issued swift and varied responses after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States had carried out strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, including the Fordo facility. Trump characterized the strikes as a “very successful attack,” saying Iran must now end the conflict.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and said Iran “reserves all options” in response. He warned of “everlasting consequences” and argued the attacks targeted peaceful nuclear installations. Israel praised the action, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the decision would “change history” and reflected the principle of “peace through strength.”