Iran fulfilled its promise to attack Israel early this Saturday. The Islamic Republic launched more than 200 drones against the Hebrew State In revenge for the bombing that destroyed its embassy in Damascus in April, it has mobilized the international community. The UN General Council will hold an emergency meeting today, while the majority of countries claim to be “concerned” about a possible “escalation of violence.” Yesterday, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, convened his war cabinet in Tel Aviv after the attack by the Islamic Republic. “We are facing a serious and dangerous escalation,” acknowledged Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari.
USA
In addition to providing its political support, the United States has also been a key player in Israel being able to shoot down “99% of the drones” launched by Iran at Israel. It was the president himself, Joe Biden, who reported in a statement that he had sent aircraft and anti-missiles to help Israel in its defense. The president has also condemned “Iran's attacks in the strongest possible terms” and has reaffirmed “the ironclad commitment of the United States to the security of Israel.” He also confirmed having sent aircraft and anti-missiles.
I condemn Iran's attacks in the strongest possible terms and reaffirm America's ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.
My full statement on Iran's attacks against Israel: pic.twitter.com/EuPJZoGw6w
—President Biden (@POTUS) April 14, 2024
Likewise, the US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has asked Iran not to attack the Hebrew country again, ensuring that “the United States does not want a conflict with this country, but will not hesitate to respond.” “We ask that you reduce tensions.” Austin has assured that national forces “remain positioned to protect” both their troops and those of their partners.
European Comission
The president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, has not been slow to show her rejection of Iran's missile launch against Israel.
I strongly condemn Iran's blatant and unjustifiable attack on Israel.
And I call on Iran and its proxies to immediately cease these attacks.
All actors must now refrain from further escalation and work to restore stability in the region.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 14, 2024
«I strongly condemn this blatant and unjustifiable attack. I call on Iran and its representatives to immediately cease the violence. “All actors must now abstain so that there is no further escalation and work to restore stability,” she posted.
France
The French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné, has also condemned “with the utmost firmness” the attack launched by Iran against Israel. «In an unprecedented action, Iran is taking a new step in its destabilizing actions and assuming the risk of military escalation. “France reaffirms its commitment to Israel's security and assures it of its solidarity,” the French official published on his social networks. Likewise, Israel's chief military spokesman has revealed that France was among the countries that participated in defending the attack.
France condamne with the largest fermeté l'attaque déclenchée par l'Iran contre Israël.
En décidant d'une telle action sans précédent, l'Iran franchit un nouveau pallier dans ses actions de déstabilization et prend le risque d'une escalade militaire.
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— Stéphane Séjourné (@steph_sejourne) April 13, 2024
Japan
Japan has also joined the condemnation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Asian country has considered the attack “an escalation of events” and has stated that he is “deeply concerned” about the situation. “This attack further worsens the current situation in the Middle East,” he said. Promoting “peace and stability” in the Middle East is more than important for Japan as it depends on a large part of its oil imports from this region.
Ecuador
The Government of Ecuador has condemned Iran's attack against Israel and has insisted on the need to “avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that there is “permanent monitoring of the evolution of the conflict” and has assured that it maintains “contact with all officials of its embassy in Tel Aviv.” “The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry, as soon as it learned about the attack against Israel, sent instructions for the safekeeping and protection of all Embassy personnel and contacted directly Ambassador Verónica Abad, who confirmed that she was fine,” they reported in a statement.
China
China has claimed to be “deeply concerned” about the tension in the Middle East and affirms that Iran's attacks increase “the threat” that a broader conflict could occur. “We ask the relevant parties to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid a further escalation of tensions,” said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “China calls on the international community to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.”
Peru
The Peruvian Government also condemned yesterday the massive Iranian attack against Israel and has urged the UN Security Council to “adopt immediate and decisive decisions.” “Faithful to its principles and respect for the Charter of the United Nations, Peru urges an immediate cessation of violence and demands that the principles of international humanitarian law be complied with without distinctions.”
Brazil
Brazil has requested “maximum containment” from Israel and Iran after the attacks. Through a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in which the word 'condemnation' was not used, the Government has said that it is following the information about the missile launches “with great concern.”
Uruguay
The Government of Uruguay has been quick to reject the increase in violence between Israel and Iran. “Given the dangerous regional escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack against Israel, Uruguay regrets the worsening of the conflict, as well as the consequences that it could imply for the tragic humanitarian situation and civilian victims in the region,” they stressed in a statement. statement issued by the Foreign Ministry. They have also confirmed being “in permanent contact” with the embassies in the region.
Argentina
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who was traveling in the United States, announced his return to the Latin American country with the objective of “forming a Crisis Committee for the offensive of the Islamic Republic.”
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