TEHRAN – A wave of international condemnation has been growing following recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as West Asia and subsequent countries condemn the move as a dangerous violation of international law that threatens regional and global security.
The strike targeting the nuclear sites of Natantz and Fordow in the early hours of Sunday was publicly confirmed by US President Donald Trump via social media.
The unprovoked attacks sparked a strong response from both regional governments and major global authority.
In Baghdad, a spokesman for the Iraqi government has called “a serious threat to peace and stability in the region,” and warns that attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities risk creating a wider conflict in West Asia.
Pakistan has given even stronger responsibilities. The country’s Foreign Ministry accused the assault as a violation of international norms, confirming that Iran has a legitimate right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Sen. Mushahid Hussein, chairman of the Pakistan Senate Defense Committee, called the strike a case of “war crimes” and “deliberate attacks,” criticising Israel’s control of lobbying US foreign policy and accusing President Trump of breaking his promise not to launch a new military conflict.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has also condemned the US’s actions, calling it a clear violation of Iran’s sovereignty. Riyadh urged the international community to strengthen its efforts towards a peaceful solution and warned against further escalations.
Egypt joined the growing chorus of voices, and Cairo’s Foreign Ministry described the strike as a provocative act that could seriously undermine international and regional peace. Oman also raised the warning, stating that American military operations were a violation of international law and a reckless act that could ignite a wider war.
Lebanon President Joseph Own reflected these concerns and warned that targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure could destabilize security not only regionally but globally. “The threat of escalation is realistic and the world must act to prevent further deterioration,” he said.
Qatar has also condemned the strike, calling for an immediate halt of Israeli-American military action against Iran and defending a swift return to diplomatic involvement. In a critical development, the Russian Foreign Ministry has also issued a statement that “strongly condemned” US airstrikes and called “an international law, the UN Charter and a resolution of the UN Security Council.” Moscow warned that such actions could have dangerous consequences and undermine international mechanisms for conflict resolution.
Within Iran, the response is quick and determined. Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) has condemned the strike at the Fordow and Natantz facilities as “cruel and illegal,” emphasizing that the site will operate under the full supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as part of Iran’s commitment under the Non-Enhancement Treaty (NPT). “These are peaceful and protected nuclear facilities, and the attack constitutes a direct attack on international law,” AEOI said.
“The attack was carried out by IAEA indifference, or perhaps accomplice.” In urging the international community to reject what is known as “jungle law,” the organisation said it would pursue all the legal and diplomatic channels necessary to defend Iran’s rights. “In spite of these ominous efforts, the AEOI assures the great Iranian nation that the nuclear advancement of the country will not cease.” Diplomatic observers warn that they will not respond decisively to the risk of strikes that undermine the credibility of international law and the institutions.