{"id":505994,"date":"2026-02-28T21:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/505994\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:13:15","slug":"as-u-s-and-israel-attack-iran-the-world-reacts-grave-consequences-national","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/505994\/","title":{"rendered":"As U.S. and Israel attack Iran, the world reacts: \u2018Grave consequences\u2019 – National"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reactions are pouring in from leaders across the world over the U.S. and Israel carrying out major military strikes in Iran<\/a> Saturday, which U.S. President Donald Trump has said are aimed at overthrowing the Iranian regime.<\/a><\/p>\n

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the \u201cuse of force,\u201d adding that the action was inconsistent with the UN Charter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI condemn today\u2019s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security,\u201d he said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Hours after the U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes in the region against U.S. and Israeli bases in places like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tHow countries in the region reacted\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

A statement from the Saudi Arabian foreign ministry said it \u201ccondemns and denounces in strongest terms\u201d Iran\u2019s attacks on countries in the region but did not mention U.S. strikes in its statement.<\/p>\n

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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

\u201cContinued military escalation will only bring more suffering to the people of the region and undermine development opportunities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Qatari foreign ministry said Doha has the \u201cfull right to respond\u201d to Iran\u2019s attacks, however it said it has always urged all sides to facilitate dialogue.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe State of Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he felt \u201csorrow\u201d at the news of the strikes on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe view with sadness this morning\u2019s attacks, which not only clearly violate Iran\u2019s sovereignty but also threaten the peace of the friendly and brotherly Iranian people.\u201d Erdogan said, adding that Iran\u2019s strikes against Arab states were \u201clikewise\u201d unacceptable.<\/p>\n

Russia, which shares several key strategic interests<\/a> with Iran, issued a statement from its foreign ministry saying\u00a0the U.S. and Israel \u201chave embarked on a perilous course.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a deliberate, premeditated, and unprovoked act of armed aggression\u00a0against a sovereign and independent UN member state, in direct violation of the fundamental principles and norms of international law,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tHow other global powers reacted\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing was \u201chighly concerned\u201d by the attacks on Iran, adding that Iran\u2019s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina calls for an immediate stop of the military actions, no further escalation of the tense situation, resumption of dialogue and negotiation, and efforts to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

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The European Union expressed concern but did not explicitly say whether the bloc supported or opposed the U.S. action.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring nuclear safety and preventing any actions that could further escalate tensions or undermine the global non-proliferation regime is of critical importance,\u201d a joint statement from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said.<\/p>\n

In a separate statement, posted to social media, von der Leyen said she is convening a \u201cspecial security College\u201d of the EU on Monday in light of the ongoing situation in Iran.<\/p>\n

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The EU called on \u201call parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law.\u201d<\/p>\n

French President Emmanuel Macron called the situation \u201cdangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran carries grave consequences for international peace and security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said in a video statement that his country \u201cplayed no role in these strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we have long been clear \u2014 the regime in Iran is utterly abhorrent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The U.K. is strengthening its defence capacities in the region in light of the current situation, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur forces are active and British planes are in the sky today as part of co-ordinated regional defensive operations to protect our people, our interests, and our allies \u2014 as Britain has done before, in line with international law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government supports the U.S. action \u201cto prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday morning that Canada \u201csupports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Carney also called for all parties to \u201cprotect civilian lives as best as possible in what is a very serious situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Global Affairs Canada is urging all Canadians in Iran to shelter immediately and to register with its Registration of Canadians Abroad service for its latest updates.<\/p>\n

Travel advisories have since been updated for Canadians in\u00a0Israel, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, warning of \u201congoing military activity\u201d in the region.<\/p>\n

If you are a Canadian in Iran right now, we want to hear from you. Email us at shareyourstory@globalnews.ca or use the contact form below.<\/p>\n

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