Israel, in the early hours of Friday, carried out dozens of airstrikes on Iran, which has attracted criticism from various countries around the world. The Israeli military said “pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence” had been launched, called Operation Rising Lion.
China’s embassy in Iran called the situation in Iran severe and complex. It urged Chinese citizens in the country to closely monitor developments and step up their security precautions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was not involved in Israel’s strikes, adding that its top priority is protecting American forces in the region.
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, condemned any military escalation in the Middle East and urged both countries to exercise restraint.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the country was closely monitoring the evolving situation, while urging both sides to avoid escalation.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the development, describing the attack as blatant Israeli aggression, saying it undermines Iran’s sovereignty and security and constitutes a clear violation of international laws and norms.
