The US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have triggered urgent calls for restraint and renewed diplomacy from world leaders, as fears of a broader Middle East conflict intensify.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced support for the US move, calling Iran&rsquo;s nuclear ambitions a &ldquo;grave threat,&rdquo; but emphasized the need for stability and diplomacy. Former PM Rishi Sunak echoed this, stating the &ldquo;decisive&rdquo; action by the US and Israel deserved support.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey clarified that Britain did not participate in the strikes but had heightened its defense readiness and deployed additional jets.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Qatar, Oman, and several EU nations issued statements warning of escalating violence.
Saudi Arabia expressed "great concern" and called for global efforts to de-escalate. Australia, having evacuated its embassy in Tehran, supported peaceful solutions. Qatar warned of &ldquo;catastrophic consequences,&rdquo; urging wisdom and restraint.
Oman condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and reaffirmed its support for peaceful nuclear programs under global oversight.
Ireland's Deputy PM Simon Harris warned of a &ldquo;dangerous spiral of escalation,&rdquo; reinforcing Europe&rsquo;s preference for a negotiated solution over military action.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics and Belgium's Deputy PM Maxime Prevot reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and called on all parties to return to the negotiating table.
As global anxiety mounts, the consensus among international actors remains clear: urgent diplomatic intervention is necessary to avoid a regional war.
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Global Leaders Urge Restraint After US Strikes Iran

Fears of broader conflict rise as world leaders push for diplomacy and de-escalation in Middle East

Global Leaders Urge Restraint After US Strikes Iran

Fears of broader conflict rise as world leaders push for diplomacy and de-escalation in Middle East

June 22, 2025 | 15:51 IST