1. Trump Announces Strike
President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites,
calling it an “HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD.”
2. Iran Condemns the Strikes
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the country “reserves all options.”
He called the attack on “Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations” a “grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT.”
3. Supporters and Critics Respond
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said “Trump’s bold decision will change history.”
China condemned the strike, saying it “seriously violates the United Nations Charter.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of “catastrophic consequences” without diplomacy.
4. Global Calls for De-Escalation
European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Latin American leaders urged restraint and dialogue.
Reactions ranged from Saudi Arabia’s “great concern” to Venezuela’s claim of “U.S. military aggression.”
Pope Leo urged peace, saying the world must avoid an “irreparable abyss.”
