As the US and Israel attack Iran, governments around the world are stressing the dangers of a new war in the Middle East

US allies and adversaries responded to the engagement The attack was launched on Saturday by the US and Israel in Iran, and other close American allies describing the situation as “bad” and “dangerous.”

Below is a look at the latest reactions to the controversy that erupted on Saturday Iran and the US and its closest ally in the Middle East.

European Union

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called the “development” in Iran “very concerning.”

He emphasized the EU’s sanctions against the Iranian government and its Revolutionary Guards, because he said that “ensuring the security of nuclear weapons and preventing any actions that could further tensions or undermine the non-proliferation regime in the world is very important.”

But he also said that the EU “continues to promote diplomatic efforts aimed at dealing with nuclear and ballistic missile programs through a negotiated solution.”

“We call on all parties to exercise restraint, protect civilians, and fully respect international law,” Von der Leyen said.

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said she spoke with the Israeli foreign minister, as well as other officials in the region, and that “the EU is also in close contact with Arab partners to explore ways of cooperation.

He said the European naval force in the Red Sea was on high alert and ready to help keep the sea tunnel open.

United nations

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned “today’s military escalation in the Middle East” and said Iran’s actions and reactions undermine “international peace and security.”

“I am asking for an immediate end to the conflicts and a reduction,” Guterres said. “Failure to do so risks a wider regional conflict with dire consequences for the people and the stability of the region. I strongly encourage all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.”

Guterres reiterated that members of the United Nations “must respect their obligations under international law,” including the UN constitution, which prohibits “the threat of using force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other way incompatible with the purposes of the United Nations.”

The UN Security Council is expected to meet at 4 pm on Saturday at its headquarters in New York City for an emergency session.

Russia

Russia has condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

“Washington and Tel Aviv have once again embarked on a dangerous course that is rapidly pushing the region into a humanitarian, economic, and potentially radiological crisis,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“The continuous and systematic nature of the disturbing attacks, carried out by the American administration against the basic principles of the international legal order in recent months, raises some concerns,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We ask for an immediate return to the political and rhetorical path.”

United Kingdom

A UK government spokesman said: “Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that is why we continue to support efforts to reach a negotiated settlement.”

The UK did not take part in the US-Israeli attack on Iran, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scheduled to hold an emergency ministerial meeting later in the day, a British spokesman said, adding that Britain was ready to defend its interests in the region, and that “we do not want to see an escalation of regional conflict.”

France

French President Emmanuel Macron said “the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel and Iran has serious consequences for international peace and security.”

Macron said France is ready to use resources to protect its allies if requested.

“Continued escalation is dangerous for everyone. It must stop. The regime of Iran must understand that it has no other option but to engage in honest negotiations to end its nuclear and ballistic programs, and its actions to destabilize the region. This is very important for the security of all in the Middle East. The Iranian people must also be able to build their future freely. The mass killings require the Islamic regime to reverse its tone to end the killing of Muslims. People. The sooner, the better,” Macron said.

Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is the main source of instability and fear in the Middle East, has the worst human rights record in the world, and should never be allowed to acquire or develop nuclear weapons.”

Canada “supports the United States’ initiative to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from continuing to threaten international peace and security,” Carney said.

Oman

Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, who has been a mediator in ongoing talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear program, said he was “disappointed.”

“Active and serious negotiations have been underestimated,” said Albusaidi. “The interests of the United States or the cause of world peace are not served by this. And I pray for the innocent who will suffer. I encourage the United States not to continue. This is not your war.”

Kuwait

Kuwait, which is the site of a major American air base directed by Iran, condemned this “heinous Iranian attack” and said that it has the right to defend itself “in response to this heinous violence, in a manner consistent with the scale and nature of this violation and in accordance with international law, and to take all necessary measures to protect its territories, its people, and to ensure its safety, its citizens and security. stability.”

Qatar

Qatar, home to the largest US military base in the Middle East that was also targeted by Iran, said the strikes were “a clear violation of its national sovereignty, a direct attack on the security and safety of its territories, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.”

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that the State of Qatar was among the first to call for dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and it has encouraged the continuation of this policy as a complete basis for resolving disagreements and resolving conflicts by peaceful means, thus saving the region from the dangers of escalation,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar in a statement.

Qatar called for an “immediate halt to any escalating actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing the language of reason and wisdom, and efforts to curb this crisis in a way that preserves regional security, protects the interests of its people, and prevents sliding into broader conflicts.”