Global Reactions to Israel's Strikes on Iran: Condemnation, Calls for Dialogue, and Rising Tensions

Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran, targeting both military and nuclear sites, have sparked outrage across the globe.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, led by China, strongly condemned the attacks, warning they violated international law and threatened

global peace.

Civilian casualties, including children, have heightened concerns about escalating violence in the Middle East.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged both Israel and Iran to resolve their differences through dialogue, emphasizing that

force cannot bring lasting peace.

Russia echoed this sentiment, offering to mediate and help de-escalate the crisis.

Both countries stressed the need for diplomatic solutions, with China warning that the region cannot remain in a

cycle of conflict.

Leaders from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey have condemned Israel’s actions as a grave threat to regional peace and

a violation of sovereignty.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for urgent action from the international community, while Iran warned of a

'more severe and powerful response' if attacks continue.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is being urged to develop a joint strategy.

Civil society groups, like New Zealand’s Islamic Council, are calling on their governments to condemn Israel’s strikes and

support humanitarian efforts.

Many warn that the attacks risk igniting a broader conflict and undermine ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

There’s a growing demand for international law and justice to be upheld, with calls for immediate de-escalation and

protection of civilians.

The crisis highlights calls for more inclusive global governance.

Critics argue that forums like the G7 are out of touch with today’s multipolar world, and that platforms

such as the G20 and BRICS offer more representative solutions.

As emerging economies and the Global South demand a greater voice, the push for fairer, more effective international

cooperation is growing louder.