International reactions to the Israeli attack on Iran

No sooner had the Israeli attack on Iran concluded than reactions began to "condemn" the Israeli military operation "Rising Lion," which targeted military sites, nuclear facilities, Iranian military figures, and nuclear scientists.

Guterres condemns Israeli "military escalation"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israel's "military escalation" in the Middle East.

Guterres said in a statement through his spokesman that he was "concerned" by Israel's actions "while talks are underway between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran's nuclear program."

"The Secretary-General calls on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid sliding into a deeper conflict, a situation the region cannot tolerate," UN spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement issued early Friday.

The Sultanate of Oman condemns it and considers it a "dangerous escalation."

In Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, which is mediating between the United States and Iran in their talks regarding Tehran's nuclear program, strongly condemned the airstrikes launched by Israel on Iran early Friday morning, considering them a "dangerous escalation" that threatens diplomatic efforts.

The Sultanate said in a statement carried by the official news agency that Muscat "holds Israel responsible for this escalation and its repercussions, and calls on the international community to take a clear and firm stance to halt this dangerous approach, which threatens to preclude diplomatic solutions and undermine the security and stability of the region."

Saudi Arabia condemns "blatant Israeli attacks"

Saudi Arabia also condemned on Friday the "blatant Israeli attacks" on Iran, which targeted several cities and nuclear facilities and resulted in the deaths of several military leaders.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli attacks against the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation and contravention of international laws and norms." The statement stressed that "the international community and the Security Council bear a great responsibility to immediately halt this aggression."

Jakarta strongly condemns the Israeli attack on Iran.

In Jakarta, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Iran on Friday and urged all parties to exercise restraint.

The Indonesian Foreign Ministry said, "The Israeli attack will exacerbate existing regional tensions and could ignite a wider conflict."

Japan condemns

In Tokyo, Japan's foreign minister said, referring to Israel's attack on Iran, "We strongly condemn this action, which will lead to a deterioration of the situation."

"It is extremely regrettable that military means were used," Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya added.

Trump was informed in advance of the attack.

In Washington, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he was informed in advance of the Israeli strikes on Iran, according to Fox News.

Trump reiterated his position that Tehran cannot possess a nuclear bomb, saying, "Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we hope to return to the negotiating table. We'll see," referring to the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, which were scheduled for Sunday in Muscat.

Khamenei threatens

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei threatened Israel with severe repercussions after it launched widespread attacks on Iran, including nuclear sites and the capital, Tehran.

"With this crime, the Zionist entity has written itself a bitter and painful fate, and it will certainly meet it," Khamenei said in a statement.