JAPAN PRIME MINISTER SHIGERU ISHIBA
“It is crucial that there be a quick de-escalation of the conflict. We are closely monitoring the situation there with grave concern.”
ITALY FOREIGN MINISTER ANTONIO TAJANI
“Now we hope that, after this attack, which caused massive damage to nuclear weapons production and posed a threat to the entire region, a de-escalation can begin and Iran can sit down at the negotiating table.”
VENEZUELA FOREIGN MINISTER YVAN GIL
“Venezuela Condemns US Military Aggression Against Iran and Demands an Immediate Cessation of Hostilities.
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly and categorically condemns the bombing carried out by the United States military, at the request of the State of Israel, against nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan complexes.”
MEXICO FOREIGN MINISTRY
“The ministry urgently calls for diplomatic dialogue for peace between the parties involved in the Middle East conflict.
In keeping with our constitutional principles of foreign policy and our country’s pacifist conviction, we reiterate our call to de-escalate tensions in the region. The restoration of peaceful coexistence among the states of the region is the highest priority.”
CUBA PRESIDENT MIGUEL DIAZ-CANEL
“We strongly condemn the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, which constitutes a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
“The aggression seriously violates the UN Charter and international law and plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences.”
NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTER WINSTON PETERS
“We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump’s announcement of US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.
“Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, and it is critical further escalation is avoided.”
Peters said that New Zealand strongly supports efforts towards diplomacy and the country urges all parties to return to talks.
“Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action.”
AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON
“We have been clear that Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme has been a threat to international peace and security.
“We note the US President’s statement that now is the time for peace,” the country’s spokesperson said.
It added that the security situation in the region is highly volatile and it continues to call for “de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy”.
