US EditionHow Have Israel's Allies Reacted to Iran Strikes?
- On June 13, 2025, Israel launched unilateral military strikes against Iran targeting nuclear and missile facilities in early morning attacks across the country.
- Israel justified the strikes by claiming Iran had reached a 'point of no return' in its nuclear development, though this assessment remains contested internationally.
- The attacks killed senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, injured at least 50 civilians, and hit residential sites, escalating regional tensions sharply.
- Global reactions condemned the strikes as violations of Iran's sovereignty, with calls for restraint and diplomacy from China, Australia, Pakistan, and the UN Secretary-General urging to avoid deeper conflict.
- The strike risks further destabilising the Middle East, raising concerns about broader conflict and challenging international norms on preemptive self-defence and state sovereignty.
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De-escalation must be a priority in the Middle East, any new action likely to provoke a regional conflict with "destroying" consequences, warned Canada in the aftermath of the Israeli strikes in Iran. Israel was applauded by the Conservatives, while the NDP condemned a "illegal act" of the Hebrew state.
After the launch of the large-scale Israeli attack on Iran, the international reactions are very different. Chancellor Merz, for example, warns against escalating, but emphasizes Germany's partnership with Israel. Harsh criticism, on the other hand, comes mainly from Ankara.
How have Israel's allies reacted to Iran strikes?
France 24's Angela Diffley takes a look at some of the international reaction to Israel's attack on Iran, which have seen Israel's European allies including Britain and France call for a de-escalation, while the US has sought to distance itself from the strikes.
This Is How the World Is Reacting to Israel's Strikes on Iran
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