After US Attacks, Iran Says It Reserves Options to Defend Sovereignty
Rabat – The world is reacting to Donald Trump's remarks, in which the US President announced that his military had struck three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow.
'All planes are now outside of Iran airspace,' Donald Trump said on Saturday, noting that all of the US planes are safely on their way home.
'Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the world that could have done this. Now is the time for peace!' he wrote.
He also warned that any retaliation by Iran against the US 'will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight.'
Iran responded to the threats, noting that it reserves 'all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people.'
Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US committed a 'grave violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty.
He added that the US attacks are 'outrageous,' noting that this will have 'everlasting consequences.'
Many, including Israel, responded to the US attacks. Tel Aviv congratulated the attacks, describing a bold decision from Trump.
'Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history,' Benjamin Netanyahu said.
The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, also commented on the attack, noting that he was alarmed by the use of force by the US against Iran.
'This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security,' he said.
Hamas also responded to the attacks, condemning the US decision in 'strongest terms/'
'The US aggression against Iran is a dangerous escalation… We declare our solidarity with Iran, its leadership, and its people,' Hamas added.
The Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry also commented on the news, expressing its 'great concern over the US attacks.
It also expressed the need to 'exert all efforts to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and avoid escalation.'
Qatar echoed the same sentiment, calling on all parties to 'exercise wisdom, restraint, and to avoid further escalation.'
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, urged all sides to step back and prevent further escalation.
Following the US attacks, Iran launched missiles at Israel, converging reports said, noting that the attacks affected sites across Israel, including Tel Aviv.
At least 21 people were injured, reports said.
The conflict between the two countries has been ongoing since June 13, marked by the exchanges of missiles and airstrikes. Tags: iran and israelUS and Iran
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