“It’s a battle between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime,”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps stated it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an assault that would result in a serious escalation between the regional archenemies.
Right here is a few response to the assault from official statements and postings on social media:
ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
“Lately, and particularly in current weeks, Israel has been getting ready for a direct assault by Iran. Our defensive programs are deployed; we’re prepared for any situation, each defensively and offensively. The State of Israel is powerful. The IDF is powerful. The general public is powerful.
“We admire the U.S. standing alongside Israel, in addition to the assist of Britain, France and plenty of different nations. We have now decided a transparent precept: Whoever harms us, we’ll hurt them. We are going to defend ourselves in opposition to any menace and can achieve this level-headedly and with dedication.”
IRAN’S MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
“… Iran’s navy motion was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression in opposition to our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter might be deemed concluded.
“Nevertheless, ought to the Israeli regime make one other mistake, Iran’s response shall be significantly extra extreme. It’s a battle between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!”
U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY SPOKESPERSON ADRIENNE WATSON
“President Biden has been clear: our assist for Israel’s safety is ironclad. The US will stand with the folks of Israel and assist their protection in opposition to these threats from Iran.”
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON
“As Israel faces this vicious assault from Iran, America should present our full resolve to face with our crucial ally. The world should be assured: Israel is just not alone.”
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK
“I condemn within the strongest phrases the Iranian regime’s reckless assault in opposition to Israel. These strikes danger inflaming tensions and destabilising the area. Iran has as soon as once more demonstrated that it’s intent on sowing chaos in its personal yard.
“The UK will proceed to face up for Israel’s safety and that of all our regional companions, together with Jordan and Iraq. Alongside our allies, we’re urgently working to stabilise the scenario and forestall additional escalation. Nobody needs to see extra bloodshed.”
CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
“Canada unequivocally condemns Iran’s airborne assaults in opposition to Israel. We stand with Israel. After supporting Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 assault, the Iranian regime’s newest actions will additional destabilize the area and make lasting peace harder.
“These assaults exhibit but once more the Iranian regime’s disregard for peace and stability within the area. We assist Israel’s proper to defend itself and its folks from these assaults.”
GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANNALENA BAERBOCK
“Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israel. We strongly condemn the continued assault, which may plunge a complete area into chaos. Iran and its proxies should cease this instantly. Israel affords our full solidarity right now.”
GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL STEFFEN SEIBERT
“Germany’s solidarity is with all Israelis tonight whom Iran is terrorising with this unprecedented and ruthless assault: Jews in addition to Arabs and Christians, the Bedouins within the Negev in addition to the Druze within the Golan. Could all of them be protected.”
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER STEPHANE SEJOURNE
“France condemns within the strongest phrases the assault launched by Iran in opposition to Israel. By deciding on such an unprecedented motion, Iran is taking a brand new step in its destabilizing actions and taking the chance of a navy escalation.”
EUROPEAN UNION FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF JOSEP BORRELL
“The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian assault in opposition to Israel. That is an unprecedented escalation and a grave menace to regional safety.”
EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT CHARLES MICHEL
“Strongly condemn the assault launched by Iran on Israel. All the things should be carried out to forestall additional regional escalation. Extra bloodshed should be prevented. We are going to proceed to comply with the scenario intently with our companions.”
SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ
“We’re following occasions within the Center East with the deepest concern. We’re in everlasting contact with our embassies within the area which is able to stay open to assist Spaniards within the space.”
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MARK RUTTE
“Very worrying scenario within the Center East. Earlier right this moment, the Netherlands and different nations despatched a loud and clear message to Iran to chorus from attacking Israel. The Netherlands strongly condemns Iran’s assaults on Israel. Additional escalation should be prevented. … We proceed to watch developments very intently.”
DANISH FOREIGN MINISTER LARS LOKKE RASMUSSEN
“Denmark strongly condemns Iran’s introduced assault on Israel. I urge everybody to point out restraint and deescalate the scenario. Iran’s destabilising function within the Center East is unacceptable – and so is that this assault.”
NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ESPEN BARTH EIDE
“I condemn the unlawful and harmful Iranian assault underway in opposition to Israel. This can additional deteriorate an already extraordinarily unstable scenario. We should forestall additional escalation of violence within the Center East. I name upon all events to train most restraint.”
CZECH REPUBLIC FOREIGN MINISTRY
“Czechia firmly condemns the destabilizing habits of Iran and its proxies who determined to assault Israel. We reiterate the Israeli proper for self-defense. Iran’s long run aggressive habits is stopping the Center East area to stay in peace and safety.”
PARAGUAY’S PRESIDENT SANTIAGO PENA
“In such troublesome occasions, we specific our full assist for the folks of Israel, and are involved concerning the improve of violence within the area. We stay in touch with our embassies within the area to serve our compatriots.”
CHILE’S FOREIGN MINISTER ALBERTO VAN KLAVEREN
“We specific our concern concerning the critical escalation of tensions within the Center East and the Iranian assaults in opposition to Israel. Chile condemns using drive and defends worldwide humanitarian legislation, which protects civilian lives in armed conflicts.”
MEXICO’S FOREIGN MINISTRY
“The federal government of Mexico expresses deep concern over Iran’s assault in opposition to Israeli territory, and the impression that this might have on hundreds of human lives. Mexico condemns using drive in worldwide relations, and calls on the events to self-restrain and search options peacefully to keep away from a extra basic battle within the Center East. Mexico additionally emphasizes the significance of respecting worldwide legislation for the sake of worldwide peace and safety.”
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