“It’s a battle between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime,”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps mentioned it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an assault that might 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
“In recent times, and particularly in latest 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 respect the U.S. standing alongside Israel, in addition to the help of Britain, France and lots of different nations. We have now decided a transparent precept: Whoever harms us, we’ll hurt them. We’ll defend ourselves towards any menace and can accomplish that 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 towards our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter may be deemed concluded.
“Nevertheless, ought to the Israeli regime make one other mistake, Iran’s response will probably 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 help for Israel’s safety is ironclad. The USA will stand with the individuals of Israel and help their protection towards 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 isn’t alone.”
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK
“I condemn within the strongest phrases the Iranian regime’s reckless assault towards 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 desires to see extra bloodshed.”
CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
“Canada unequivocally condemns Iran’s airborne assaults towards 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 reveal but once more the Iranian regime’s disregard for peace and stability within the area. We help Israel’s proper to defend itself and its individuals from these assaults.”
GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANNALENA BAERBOCK
“Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israel. We strongly condemn the continuing assault, which might plunge a whole area into chaos. Iran and its proxies should cease this instantly. Israel provides our full solidarity at the moment.”
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 towards Israel. By deciding on such an unprecedented motion, Iran is taking a brand new step in its destabilizing actions and taking the danger of a navy escalation.”
EUROPEAN UNION FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF JOSEP BORRELL
“The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian assault towards 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. Every part should be completed to stop additional regional escalation. Extra bloodshed should be averted. We’ll proceed to comply with the scenario carefully 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 can stay open to help Spaniards within the space.”
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MARK RUTTE
“Very worrying scenario within the Center East. Earlier as we speak, 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 observe developments very carefully.”
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 towards Israel. This may additional deteriorate an already extraordinarily risky scenario. We should stop 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 conduct of Iran and its proxies who determined to assault Israel. We reiterate the Israeli proper for self-defense. Iran’s long run aggressive conduct is stopping the Center East area to dwell in peace and safety.”
PARAGUAY’S PRESIDENT SANTIAGO PENA
“In such tough instances, we categorical our full help for the individuals of Israel, and are involved concerning the enhance of violence within the area. We stay involved with our embassies within the area to serve our compatriots.”
CHILE’S FOREIGN MINISTER ALBERTO VAN KLAVEREN
“We categorical our concern concerning the critical escalation of tensions within the Center East and the Iranian assaults towards Israel. Chile condemns the usage of pressure 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 towards Israeli territory, and the influence that this might have on hundreds of human lives. Mexico condemns the usage of pressure 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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