After reports of an Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Isfahan province, where Tehran has military bases and nuclear facilities, there have been various international reactions.
The foreign ministers of the seven industrialized countries (G-7) called on “all parties” on Friday, April 19 (April 31) to “work to prevent the escalation of the crisis” in the Middle East.
A G-7 statement said: “In light of the reports of the attacks on April 19, we call on all parties to work to prevent the escalation of the conflict. The G-7 will do so.” to continue.”
The foreign ministers of Italy, Great Britain, America, France, Germany, Japan and Canada said that they “want Iran and its affiliated groups to stop their attacks.”
“We will hold the Iranian government to account for its malicious and destabilizing actions,” the J-7 foreign ministers said after a meeting on the Italian island of Capri.
America
US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken emphasized the lack of accurate information about the reports of Israeli air strikes on Iran.
Blanken, who went to Italy to attend the G-7 foreign ministers’ meeting, said in a press conference: “I am not talking about the reports of the incidents… I can only say that our and The effort and focus of all G-7 members is on reducing violence.”
Russia
Russia said on Friday it was monitoring reports that Israel had attacked Iran and called on all sides to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation of tensions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “We continue to call for restraint on all sides to refrain from any actions that lead to violence in this sensitive region.”
china
Lin Jian, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said that the country is opposed to any measures that increase the tension and Beijing will play a constructive role to reduce the violence.
Nuclear energyInternational Organization
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog wrote on X-Network that the agency “confirms that there has been no damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Director-General Raffaele Grossi calls for restraint from all parties and reiterates that “Nuclear facilities should never be the target of military conflicts. The International Atomic Energy Agency is closely monitoring the situation.”
Oman
Oman’s Foreign Ministry said: “The Kingdom of Oman monitors the ongoing crisis in the region and condemns this morning’s Israeli attack in Isfahan.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that Oman also “condemns Israel’s continued military attacks in the region.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “Oman once again calls on the international community to identify the causes and roots of the crisis and conflict through dialogue, diplomacy and political solutions, and to focus on efforts for a cease-fire in Gaza in order to resolve the Palestinian issue. For the solution, a fair and permanent result should be reached by looking at the international laws and the resolutions of the United Nations.
European Union
European Commission President Ursula van der Leyen said: “We must do everything possible to ensure that all parties stop violence in the region… It is essential that the region remains stable and that all parties refrain from further actions.” “
great britain
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “We condemn Iran’s reckless and dangerous missile attack on Israel on Saturday, and Israel has every right to defend itself. But as I discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu, And in general, a significant increase in tension is not in anyone’s interest. What we want to see is tolerance and courage throughout the region.”
Italy
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is hosting the foreign ministers of the G-7 countries, told the media: “We call on all parties to be cautious and refrain from escalating violence.”
Sweden
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Bluström said: “This is something that our government takes very seriously and is monitoring closely. The exchange of fire and violence must end.”
Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday called on all parties to avoid “escalating the conflict in the Middle East”.
Sanchez wrote on the X Network: “We must avoid any action that leads to an escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The ongoing situation seriously requires responsibility and restraint on all sides.”