Global Outcry Over U.S. Strikes Targeting Iran’s
Nuclear Sites

Agencies, 22 Jun (ONA) — Many countries
today condemned U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear reactors, emphasizing
the imperative of diplomatic conflict resolution and maximum restraint to spare
the region and its populations from the perils of war.

U.S. President Donald Trump earlier
announced strikes against three nuclear sites in Iran—Fordo, Natanz, and
Isfahan—claiming these facilities were “completely destroyed.”

Rafael Grossi, Director General of
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), called for an emergency meeting today,
citing the “urgent situation in Iran.” The IAEA confirmed in a statement
that no elevated radiation levels were detected outside the targeted sites
post-strikes.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General
António Guterres expressed grave concern over the U.S. use of force, urging
member states to de-escalate and adhere to UN Charter’s obligations: “At
this critical hour, chaos must be avoided. There is no military solution.
Diplomacy is the only way forward. Peace is the only hope.”

GCC Secretary-General Jasem
Al-Budaiwi warned that the direct U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear installations
would exacerbate tensions, jeopardizing regional security. He reiterated the
GCC’s call for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation efforts, and diplomatic
solutions, referencing Monday’s extraordinary ministerial statement condemning
threats to regional stability.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged
comprehensive diplomatic approaches to achieve stability, prosperity, and
justice, while Qatar deplored the nuclear site bombings and demanded an
immediate cessation of military operations in favour of dialogue. The Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia (KSA) called for intensified international efforts toward a
political resolution to usher in regional security. Kuwait expressed alarm over
the strikes’ threat to global stability.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas
urged all parties to “step back from escalation” and return to negotiations,
noting EU foreign ministers would discuss the situation tomorrow (Monday).
France, while stressing non-involvement in the strikes, advocated restraint and
nuclear non-proliferation treaty-based negotiations.

Russia condemned the strikes as a
“blatant violation of international law,” demanding conditions for
political and diplomatic reengagement. Egypt warned of “grave
consequences” for global security. Iraq cautioned that escalation poses
“severe risks to regional stability.”

— Ends/Khalid