Pakistan, Iraq, Oman condemn US attack; Saudi Arabia shows concerns

Strongly condemning the US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, Pakistan on Sunday said it was a blatant violation of international law, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The Foreign Office (FO) spokesman said that the charter of the United Nations guaranteed Iran the right to defend itself. 

The spokesman added that Pakistan was deeply concerned about rising tensions in the region, which could have repercussions not only for the region but also for the world.

He said there was a need to resolve the issue, leading to the present confrontation immediately.   

The spokesman added that negotiations and diplomacy were the only solution to the present crisis.

He went on to say that the US attack on Iran was in fact a continuation of the Israeli attacks on the country. 

“The parties to the conflict should comply with international law and ensure that no damage is caused to people’s lives and properties,” the spokesman asserted.

Saudi Arabia voices 'great concern' over US strikes on Iran

According to the AFP, Saudi Arabia expressed "great concern" on Sunday after US air strikes on nuclear facilities in its giant neighbour Iran.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern the developments in the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, represented by the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America," the Saudi foreign ministry posted on X.

Nuclear talks mediator Oman condemns US strikes on Iran

Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, on Sunday strongly condemned US strikes on nuclear sites in Iran.

The Gulf sultanate "expresses deep concern, denunciation and condemnation of the escalation resulting from the direct air strikes launched by the United States on sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran", the official Oman News Agency said.

Iraq warns US attacks on Iran threaten regional peace

Iraq warned on Sunday that the US attacks on its neighbour Iran's nuclear facilities threaten peace and stability in the Middle East.

Iraq "expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the targeting of nuclear facilities" in Iran, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said. "This military escalation constitutes a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East and poses serious risks to regional stability," he added.

Iran's foreign ministry said the US attacks Sunday on nuclear facilities showed that Washington "will stop at no illegality or crime" to support Israel.

"It has now become abundantly clear to all that the very regime which enjoys permanent membership in the Security Council is beholden to no principle or morality and will stop at no illegality or crime to serve the aims of a genocidal, occupying regime," the ministry said in a statement, referring to the United States and Israel respectively. 

Cuba, Venezuela denounce American aggression

Cuba’s President denounced the American aggression as a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict, calling for an immediate halt to all military actions. 

Echoing similar sentiments, the Foreign Minister of Venezuela also condemned the US strike on Iran, warning that continued warfare could spiral into a regional catastrophe.

Global leaders show concerns 

Several countries across the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Japan, have expressed strong condemnation and concern following the US military strike on Iran.

New Zealand described the ongoing military operations in the Middle East as deeply concerning, highlighting the risk to regional and global stability. Meanwhile, Australia issued an urgent appeal for calm, dialogue, and diplomatic resolution to the crisis.

In Asia, Japan’s Prime Minister also urged all parties involved to de-escalate tensions as soon as possible, emphasizing that peaceful means are the only viable path forward in such a volatile situation.

Reporter: Anwar Abbas