How the world reacted to the US and Israel operation against Iran

People in Jerusalem hide from an attack by Iranian drones. February 28, 2026. Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images

The government of the **United Kingdom** stated that the country did not participate in the operation by Israel and the United States and would not wish for further escalation and expansion of this regional conflict. British authorities also emphasized that they had recently strengthened their defense capabilities in the Middle East — solely for the purpose of protecting their citizens in the region.

«Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, and that is why we consistently support efforts to reach a negotiated solution,» the government statement said.

The government of **Germany** stated that Berlin had been informed in advance by Israel about the preparations for strikes on Iran. According to a government spokesperson, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is closely monitoring developments and maintains contact with European partners. A meeting between Merz and Donald Trump is scheduled to take place in Washington next week.

**Russia** condemned «a premeditated and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent state — a UN member».

The Russian Foreign Ministry called the US and Israel operation a «reckless step» and a «dangerous adventure» that violates international law. The ministry believes that the US and Israel are seeking «the destruction of the constitutional order and the annihilation of the leadership of a state undesirable to them, which refused to submit to forceful dictates and hegemonism».

French President **Emmanuel Macron** called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. According to Macron, Tehran must understand that it has no other option but to start «honest negotiations» and abandon its nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missile programs.

European Union diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated that she had a conversation with her Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar and with other official representatives of countries in the region. According to her, the EU, together with its Arab partners, is exploring possibilities for resolving the conflict through diplomacy.

The office of Italian Prime Minister **Giorgia Meloni** stated that they stand in solidarity with the civilian population of Iran. Italy demands respect for the civil and political rights of Iranians.

The government of **Switzerland** stated that it was «deeply concerned» by reports of the strikes. The country's authorities called on the parties involved in the conflict for «full compliance with international law» and «maximum restraint». Zurich also drew particular attention to the necessity of protecting the civilian population.

Australian Prime Minister **Anthony Albanese** stated that his country stands in solidarity with the «brave people of Iran in their struggle against oppression». At the same time, he supported US efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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