Global condemnation mounts after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MNTV) — The U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan have drawn sharp criticism from nations, international organizations, and U.S. lawmakers, with many warning of the potential for catastrophic escalation in the Middle East.

Some of the first condemnations came from Latin America. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called the strikes a “dangerous escalation” and a serious violation of the UN Charter, warning that they “plunge humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences.”

Chilean President Gabriel Boric echoed similar concerns, describing the U.S. actions as illegal.

“Having power does not authorise you to use it in violation of the rules that we as humanity have given ourselves. Even if you are the United States,” Boric said on X.

Mexico urged restraint and called for dialogue.

“We reiterate our call to de-escalate tensions in the region. The restoration of peaceful coexistence among the states of the region is the highest priority,” Mexico’s Foreign Ministry wrote on X.

Venezuela also denounced the strikes, with Foreign Minister Yvan Gil describing them as a “barbaric act” carried out at Israel’s behest.

In a Telegram post, he demanded an “immediate cessation of hostilities.”

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters expressed concern but stopped short of condemning the strikes.

“It is critical further escalation is avoided,” Peters said. “Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action.”

The Palestinian armed group Hamas condemned the U.S. strikes as “brazen aggression” and a violation of Iran’s sovereignty.

The group expressed solidarity with Iran, asserting confidence in its ability to defend itself.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the attacks a “dangerous escalation,” warning of the risks of a broader conflict.

“This is a direct threat to international peace and security,” he said in a social media post.

Guterres urged de-escalation and adherence to international law, emphasizing that “there is no military solution. The only hope is peace.”

Domestic backlash within the U.S.

The strikes also sparked criticism from U.S. lawmakers, with Democratic leaders calling for limits on presidential authority.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer demanded the enforcement of the War Powers Act, stating that “no president should be allowed to unilaterally march this nation into something as consequential as war with erratic threats and no strategy.”

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar labeled the attacks “dangerous and reckless,” urging an immediate end to hostilities.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Trump of risking a generational war, calling the strikes “impulsive” and “grounds for impeachment.”

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned of the risks to U.S. troops and held Trump “completely and totally responsible” for any fallout.

“The risk of war has now dramatically increased,” he said, adding that Trump’s actions undermined the promise of peace in the region.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) described the strikes as “illegal and unjustified,” accusing the U.S. of bowing to pressure from Israel despite intelligence reports that Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons.

As the international community grapples with the fallout, global leaders and organizations are urging restraint, with fears of a broader conflict looming over an already volatile region.