Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attend the G7 Leaders Summit on June 15, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada. Credit - Stefan Rousseau—Getty Images The world is reacting after President DonaldTrump authorized U.S. strikeson three key Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel in its conflict with Iran. "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," Trump said in an address to the nation on Saturday night. "Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier." Iran has since responded with a grave new warning, threatening "everlasting consequences" and calling for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Read More:Iran Delivers Furious Warning, Speaks of 'Unprecedented Level of Danger and Chaos' After 'Heinous' U.S. Strikes As the world awaits to see what Iran's next step will be, global leaders are reacting to the news of the strikes. Argentina's President Javier Milei, a right-wing ally of Trump's in Latin America, has yet to comment specifically on the U.S. strikes, but he re-posted a message in the early hours of the morning on June 22. "Today is a great day for Western civilization," readthe post, authored by Argentine billionaire and businessman Marcos Galperin. Australian Foreign Minister Penny WongsignaledAustralian support for the U.S. strikes, saying in a TV interview: "We support action that the U.S. has taken to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." She told reporters in Canberra: "We do not want to see escalation." The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,called for"de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" in a statement issued by a spokesperson over the weekend. Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated Trump's belief that "Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon," something that he says Canada has been "consistently clear" about. He said that Trump's directive was meant to "alleviate the threat" but that the situation is still "highly volatile." "Canada calls on parties to return immediately to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis,"Carney emphasized."As G7 leaders agreed in Kananaskis, the resolution of the Iranian crisis should lead to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a cease-fire in Gaza." Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned theU.S. strikes, calling them a violation of international law. He went on to "demand peace." "We will defend respect for international humanitarian law at all times," he said. "Having power does not authorize you to use it in violation of the rules we have established as humanity. Even if you are the United States." China "strongly condemns" the U.S. strikes, according tostate media. "The actions of the United States seriously violated the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and international law, and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East," a spokesperson said. "China calls on the parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, to reach a cease-fire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and start dialogue and negotiation." Read More:'If Middle East Is Unstable, World Will Not Be at Peace': How China Views the Israel-Iran War Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fialasaidthat the country supported the U.S. strikes, calling them "an understandable effort to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons." "U.S. military action, which supported Israel's efforts, may finally force the Iranian regime to take action that would lead to a calmer situation in the Middle East," he said. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modisaid on social mediathat he spoke with Iran's President after the U.S. strikes. Modi reported that he "reiterated [India's] call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability." European Commission presidentUrsula von der Leyen said that"the negotiating table is the only place to end this crisis." Von der Leyen maintained that "Iran must never acquire the bomb," and said the Middle Eastern country should now "engage in a credible diplomatic solution." The French governmentreleased a statementclarifying that France was not involved in the attacks. The European country reiterated "its firm opposition to Iran gaining access to nuclear weapons," but also urged both parties "to exercise restraint." "France is convinced that a lasting solution to this issue requires a negotiated solution within the framework of the Treaty of Non-Proliferation. We remain ready to contribute to this in conjunction with our partners," the statement read. German ChancellorFriedrich Merz said on Sunday: "Today, I discussed the latest developments in the Middle East with Starmer [U.K. Prime Minister] and Macron [French President]. We reaffirm our commitment to peace and stability for all countries in the region, as well as our support for Israel's security." Merz went on to emphasize their shared viewpoint, saying: "Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Iran must no longer pose a threat to regional security." The International Atomic Energy Agency—which works for the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology—said it would hold an emergency meetingon Monday "in light of the urgent situation in Iran." It confirmed there was no detectable radiation uncovered thus far as a result of the military attacks. Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi accused the U.S. of breaching international law and warned that the strikes will have "everlasting consequences." "The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the U.N. Charter, international law, and the NPT [Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty] by attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear installations," Araghchi said. Tánaiste [Deputy Prime Minister] Simon Harrishas called for "de-escalation"and said that he will be traveling to Brussels to speak with others at the European Union (E.U.) to work on making that a reality. During Trump's address to the U.S., he thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that the two of them worked as a team on the Iran strikes. Netanyahu praised Trump for conducting the strikesin his own video address. "President Trump and I often say peace through strength. First comes strength, then comes peace," he said. "And tonight President Trump and the United States acted with a lot of strength." Israeli President Isaac Herzogalso thanked Trump, calling the evening a "decisive moment between the axis of terror and evil and the axis of hope." "This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world. I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East—and help advance the urgent release of our hostages held in captivity in Gaza," he said. Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs "urgently" called for "diplomatic dialogue and peace." "Under Mexico's constitutional principles of foreign policy and our nation's pacifist convictions, we reiterate our call to de-escalate tensions in the region," the Ministry saidin a statement. "Restoring peaceful coexistence among the States in the region remains the highest priority." Oman, which had been hoping to mediate further nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington D.C., also condemned the U.S. strikes, with the Official Oman News Agencyreporting thatthe Sultanate "expressed profound concern and condemnation over the escalation caused by the United States' direct airstrikes on targets" within Iran. Pakistan, the government of which had only recently announced itsintention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, condemned the U.S. strikes,stating that they"violate all norms of international law and Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself." "We emphasise the imperative need to respect civilian lives and properties and immediately bring the conflict to end. All parties must adhere to international law, particularly international humanitarian law," the statement read. Russia's Foreign Ministry shared a statement on Telegram condemning the airstrikes and calling them "a dangerous escalation... fraught with further undermining of regional and global security." The governmental body called the strikes "a gross violation of international law, the U.N. Charter, and U.N. Security Council resolutions" and called for an "end to aggression and for increased efforts to create conditions for returning the situation to a political and diplomatic track." Read More:As Trump Considered Striking Iran, Russia Warned World Was 'Millimeters' Away From Nuclear Catastrophe According to theSaudi Press Agency, the country has expressed "deep concern" over the U.S. strikes and see them as a "violation" of the sovereignty of Iran. "[The Kingdom] underscores the need to exert all possible efforts to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation," read a statement attributed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. "The Kingdom also calls upon the international community to intensify its efforts during this highly sensitive period to reach a political resolution that would bring an end to the crisis and open a new chapter for achieving security and stability in the region." Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezsaidthat he is mourning the civilian lives lost amid the conflict. He highlighted an "urgent need for restraint and de-escalation, for diplomacy and dialogue." "Iran must never have access to nuclear weapons, but stability in the region can only be achieved at the negotiating table, with full respect for international law," Sánchez said. "We need a diplomatic solution that establishes a comprehensive framework of peace and security for all." Ukraine's Foreign Ministry issued astatementin support of the U.S. strikes on Iran, asserting that "peaceful efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons have been ongoing for years, but they have not yielded effective results." "We are convinced that the measures taken by the United States and Israel against Iranian nuclear facilities have sent a clear message to the Iranian regime — a message that the continuation of policies aimed at destabilizing regional security is unacceptable," the statement added. The statement also linked the conflict in the Middle East to its ongoing war with Russia, calling Iran "complicit" in that war for providing Russia with military technology. "We are confident that a decisive policy of 'peace through strength,' which is already depriving the Iranian regime of the means to spread terror and destabilization, is capable of strengthening international peace and security not only in the Middle East but also in Europe," the statement added, before saying that it joins international calls for deescalation and diplomacy. Prime Minister Keir Starmercalled for Iranto "return to the negotiating table" after the U.S. strikes and referred to Iran's nuclear programme as a "grave threat to international security." "The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis," Starmer said. Secretary General of the United Nations (U.N.) António Guterres shared a strong statementon social media, stating that he was "gravely alarmed" by the strikes. He called for de-escalation and shared concerns that the conflict could cause a "spiral of chaos." "This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge—and a direct threat to international peace and security," Guterres said. "I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the U.N. Charter and other rules of international law." He continued by saying there is "no military solution," and that he believes the only way forward is "diplomacy." Contact usatletters@time.com.